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Billing Medicare for Behavioral Health Integration (BHI)

September 18, 2019Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) CCM Services versus BHI services There are substantial differences in the potential number and nature of conditions, types of individuals providing the services, and time spent providing services. CCM involves care planning for all health issues and includes systems to ensure receipt of all recommended preventive services, whereas Behavioral Health Integration […]

Medical Coding for Psychiatric Collaborative Care Services (CoCM)

September 17, 2019Behavioral Health

Collaborative Care Services (CoCM) Integrating behavioral health care with primary care (“behavioral health integration” or “BHI”) is an effective strategy for improving outcomes for the millions of Americans with mental or behavioral health conditions. As of January 1, 2018, these services will be reported using new CPT codes. CPT codes 99492, 99493, and 99494 are […]