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Neuropsychological testing for patients and guardians

NEW SERVICE FOR OUT-OF-NETWORK NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST WE CAN ASSIST YOUR PATIENTS

Verify their benefits- in-network vs. out-of-network

submit testing claims to insurance

  [siteorigin_widget class=”thinkup_builder_buttontheme”][/siteorigin_widget] Are you the patient or guardian having Neuropsychological testing? *Your Doctor is out-of-network with your insurance? *Would you…

HRA- How to you get reimbursed as the provider?

HSA- How to you get reimbursed as the provider?

              HRA- Health Reimburse Account is a an IRS- approved, Employer Funded, employer health benefit plan that reimburses employees for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

  An employer will make available for the employee a certain amount of money to pay for medical expenses.  In the case the patient has a deductible and money available…

Divorce- Keeping married name for the children?

Divorce- Keeping married name for the children?

As a non-medical professional I have had this conversation with many women over the years.  They debate about keeping their divorcing husbands name and especially why the keep it for the school age children benefit.  Overwhelming, the mothers are concerned about the continuity and simplicity especially in school.  The both have the same name…

Blue Card & Blue Shield- How to navigate for Providers

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association for each state in the US

              The exception to the rule are California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington as in each of the state, they have more than one Blue Cross and Blue Shield organization.

Is an association of 36 separate US health insurance organizations and companies.  Generally speaking, Blue Cross is separate in each…

What is Telepsychiatry?

From American Psychiatric Association

Telemedicine is the process of providing health care from a distance through technology, often using videoconferencing. Telepsychiatry, a subset of telemedicine, can involve providing a range of services including psychiatric evaluations, therapy (individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy), patient education and…

How to bill/ use Add-on Code +90785 +90785 is an add- on code is used for interactive- complexity, used in conjunction with other codes; 90834, 90837.  Never to be billed by itself. Communication complexity is typically

Have legal guardians responsible for their care, such as minors or adults with guardians

Request others to be involved in the care during the visit, such as adults…

Service Code 90853 90853- Group Therapy Code

Group Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with one or more therapists working with several patients at the same time.  Group therapy may be used in alone or a part of a comprehensive treatment plan.  Group therapies are typically have a common theme that unites the group participants.  Common group therapies; Addiction, Aging, Anger Management,…

NaviNet as a insurance portal for Psychologist & Psychiatrist

NaviNet as a free multiple insurance portal for Psychologist & Psychiatrist Navinet NaviNet is designed to be a centralized portal for insurance information.  The utilization of the site is enhanced by the contribution of the partnered insurance carriers.  With the Partnered insurance companies you are allowed to view Patient Insurance Benefits and real-time claim status. Access to the…

CPT 90834 vs. 90837| Which Code pays the Best?

CPT 90834 vs. 90837| Which Code pays the Best?

Mental Health providers are much different than typical doctors who can load 10 different offices and see multiple patients in a hour.  A mental health professional can only see one patient in a hour, unless there is a group session or a family counseling session.  This is why it is important to control your “No-Shows.”  Do you have a “No-Show”…

What Do I Collect when my patient has a deductible

What Do I Collect when my patient has a deductible What Do I Collect when my patient has a deductible? Educational Video In working with providers, who are great in the sessions with their patients, they are unsure of insurance terminology and what to collect from the patient.  As insurance companiesare passing more of the patient responsibility to the patient by higher co-payments or…

Must I Tell My Boss I’m Absent Because of Mental Illness?

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/20/magazine/must-i-tell-my-boss-im-absent-because-of-mental-illness.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FMental%20Health%20and%20Disorders [siteorigin_widget class=”thinkup_builder_calltoaction”][/siteorigin_widget]

Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food Eva Selhub MD Contributing Editor Meditations / Pixabay Think about it. Your brain is always “on.” It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. That “fuel” comes from the foods you eat — and what’s in that…

Stress, You Make Me Sick (Literally)

Stress, You Make Me Sick (Literally) New research shows stress isn’t just bad for your mood, but your immunity By: Darby Saxbe Ph.D. It’s Friday night and your glazed eyes stare vaguely at the wine labels. Between the long commutes, frustrating colleagues, and looming deadlines, you feel exhausted from all the stress and just want to take the edge off. You briskly walk towards the only available…

Availity Availity is a website that allows you to manage your insurance for multiple insurance carriers. As a Provider, you can have a FREE Availity  account.   https://www.availity.com/business-challenges/practices-and-medical-groups Blue Cross Anthem collaborates with Availity to deliver health plan details to providers.  Through…