Download your free LPC Mental Health CPT Code Cheat Sheet created by TheraThink, a mental health insurance billing service. CPT is an acronym for Current Procedural Terminology and a CPT code is a 5-digit number code signifying the types of services you’re providing as a health service provider. Our behavioral health CPT code cheat sheet […]
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PNP PMHNP Reimbursement Rates by CPT Code [2026]
This is our guide on PNP PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) reimbursement rates for therapy in 2026. We have rate information for you from a variety of sources. This is not a guarantee of a contracted rate and your rates will depend on you and the insurance company as your time of credentialing. This also […]
PsyD / PhD Therapy Reimbursement Rates by CPT Code [2026]
Welcome to our guide on PsyD / PhD reimbursement rates for therapy in 2026. We have rate information for you from a variety of sources. This is not a guarantee of a contracted rate and your rates will depend on you and the insurance company as your time of credentialing. Rates are not the same […]
How To Bill Tricare for Mental Health Providers
Quickly learn how to bill Tricare for mental health claims. Tricare is a health care program for members of the United States military. There are nearly 10 million people enrolled in Tricare nationwide. Tricare is divided into the East and West region. Check what area you’re in. In 2025, the Tricare West contractor changed to […]
How To Bill Medicare for Mental Health Providers
Quickly learn how to bill Medicare for mental health claims. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for older adults or younger people with disabilities. It is one of the largest health insurers in the United States, as of 2024 there were 68 million people enrolled. Medicare is divided into four different parts, A (hospital […]
How To Bill Blue Cross Blue Shield for Mental Health Providers
Quickly learn how to bill Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) for mental health claims. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, often referred to as BCBS or BCBSA is an association of 33 independent locally operated companies that provide health insurance to over a hundred million people in the US. Because this is not one insurance company, […]
How To Bill UHC (United Healthcare) for Mental Health Providers
Quickly learn how to bill UHC (United Healthcare) for mental health claims. UHC (United Healthcare), also Optum, is the largest health insurance company in the US. You can contact UHC directly at: (877) 842-3210. How to Bill United Healthcare Once you have a copy of the client’s insurance card you should verify their eligibility and […]
How To Bill Cigna for Mental Health Providers
Cigna is one of the largest health insurance companies in the US. In this article you will learn how to bill Cigna for mental health claims. Cigna has more than one panel. Even if you are a Cigna provider for some plans it does not mean you are a preferred provider for every Cigna plan. […]
How To Bill Aetna for Mental Health Providers
Quickly learn how to bill Aetna for mental health claims. Like United Healthcare (UHC) and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna is one of the largest health insurance companies in the United States. To contact Aetna and ask a question you can call their customer support line at: (888) 632-3862. How to Bill Aetna The first […]
95 Modifier for Telehealth Billing [2026]
The 95 modifier is a new coding modifier used for claims. It was introduced in 2017 and is different from CPT or procedure codes, and describes the claim. One example of a modifier that has been used for many years is the HJ modifier which is used to code EAP claims. 95 Modifier Description The […]
