Identify common coding errors that lead to behavioral health denials, takebacks, and documentation risk.
Distinguish appropriate use of diagnostic evaluation, psychotherapy, group and family therapy, interactive complexity, crisis intervention, health behavior assessment and intervention, and collaborative care model management codes.
Apply correct Evaluation and Management coding guidance for psychiatric services.
Understand when and how to use psychotherapy add-on codes with E/M services.
Recognize proper use of telehealth and behavioral health modifiers.
Review high-volume behavioral health codes and documentation requirements that support compliant reimbursement.
Course Curriculum
On-Demand Presentation
An educational program presented by Lorraine J. Sivak, CPC
This program has been approved for continuing education
unit(s) (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of
the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting of
Approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content
or its program provider.
