Specialized Psychology Billing Services
Expert medical billing solutions designed specifically for psychology and behavioral health practices. Our specialized team understands the unique coding, authorization, and compliance requirements for mental health services.
Comprehensive Billing Solutions for Psychology Practices
Behavioral Health Coding
Expert handling of psychology-specific CPT codes including psychotherapy, testing, evaluations, and group therapy services.
Insurance Verification
Thorough verification of mental health benefits including session limitations, authorization requirements, and specific behavioral health coverage details.
Authorization Management
Efficient tracking and processing of prior authorizations for mental health services, helping to prevent denials and maximize approved sessions.
EAP Claims Processing
Specialized management of Employee Assistance Program claims, ensuring proper submission and tracking separate from regular insurance benefits.
Psychology Billing Challenges We Solve
Mental Health Parity Complexities
Psychology practices face unique challenges with mental health parity laws and variable coverage. Our specialists understand the nuances of behavioral health benefits and coverage determination.
Session Limitation Management
We navigate complex session limitations imposed by different insurance plans, implementing tracking systems to prevent exceeding authorized visits and proper patient notification procedures.
Telehealth Billing
Mental health practices often utilize telehealth services. Our team ensures proper coding with modifiers, place of service codes, and documentation to maximize legitimate reimbursement.
Multiple Provider Types
We manage the billing challenges for practices with different provider credentials (psychologists, LCSWs, MFTs, etc.), ensuring appropriate billing rates and supervised services requirements are met.
Benefits of Specialized Psychology Billing
Increased Collections by 15-20%
Our specialized team ensures accurate coding and billing for all mental health services, resulting in fewer denials and increased reimbursement rates.
Enhanced Patient Privacy
Stay protected with our strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and additional mental health privacy requirements, safeguarding your practice and patients.
Focus on Clinical Care
By handling your billing operations, we free up your psychology staff to focus on what matters most - providing quality mental health care to your patients.
Comprehensive Analytics & Reporting
Access detailed financial reports through our secure portal, giving you full visibility into your practice's performance metrics, session utilization, and authorization tracking.
Our Psychology Billing Process
Practice Assessment
We analyze your current billing workflows, authorization processes, pain points, and revenue cycle to identify opportunities for improvement.
Customized Implementation
Our team integrates with your practice management system and establishes tailored processes for your specific mental health practice needs.
Patient Benefit Verification
We verify mental health benefits for each patient, determine authorization requirements, and communicate coverage details before appointments.
Specialized Coding & Submission
Expert coders handle session documentation, proper CPT/ICD-10 assignment, and submit clean claims within 24-48 hours of service.
Ongoing Performance Monitoring
Regular analysis of key metrics, denial patterns, and revenue trends with actionable recommendations for continuous improvement in your psychology practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle authorization management for mental health services?
We implement comprehensive authorization tracking systems that monitor initial approvals, session usage, and expiration dates. Our team proactively requests additional sessions when needed, provides documentation to support medical necessity, and notifies both providers and patients before authorizations expire.
Can you help with billing for different provider types within a practice?
Yes, we support practices with multiple provider credentials. We maintain separate fee schedules and proper billing protocols for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals, ensuring appropriate rates, supervision documentation, and credential-specific coding requirements.
How does your service handle telehealth psychology sessions?
We implement a specialized approach to telehealth billing, including proper modifier usage, place of service codes, and payer-specific requirements. Our team stays current with ever-changing telehealth regulations and ensures your documentation supports the virtual service delivery method.
What reporting will I receive about my practice's performance?
You'll receive monthly comprehensive reports including key metrics such as collection rates, days in A/R, session volumes, authorization utilization, denial analysis, and provider productivity comparisons. We also provide payer-specific performance reports and service mix analysis - all accessible through our secure online portal.
Ready to Optimize Your Psychology Billing?
Schedule a free consultation with our mental health billing specialists and discover how we can help increase your collections while reducing administrative burden.
Psychology Billing Resources
Complete Mental Health Billing Guide
Learn about the unique challenges and best practices for psychology and behavioral health billing.
Telehealth Psychology Billing Guidelines
Strategies to optimize reimbursement for virtual mental health services.
Authorization Management for Mental Health
Navigate the complexities of prior authorizations and session limitations.