Medical Billing and Coding Resources
Basics of CO 197 CO 197 Denial Code: Precertification/authorization/notification absent. Some of the insurance companies request to obtaining prior authorization from them before the service/surgery. This may be required for certain specific procedures or may even be for all procedures. So, these are carrier-specific and procedure-specific. Please note that it is the responsibility of the […]
CPT Code 90839 Description CPT Code 90839 Description: Psychotherapy for crisis; first 60 minutes. *Billed for the first 60 mins of psychotherapy for a patient in crisis, and add-on code 90840 billed for each additional 30 mins. CPT code 90839 is the principal code for a crisis psychotherapy session requiring urgent assessment and history of […]
Many people have had the unhappy experience of being denied insurance coverage for mental health treatment they, their family, and doctor agree is medically necessary. Appealing denials for mental health can be complicated, frustrating, confusing, and difficult to navigate. Below are definitions of some of the most common terms used when health services are denied. […]
Claim Rejections Every claim your practice submits to insurers has the potential to sustain or subvert your health care organization. Accepted claims get you paid so you can maintain a profitable practice. Too many claim rejections or denied claims can kill it by disrupting or delaying your income. And even if you think you and […]
