CPT Code 97802 and CPT Code 97803 are the primary codes used for billing individual Medical Nutrition Therapy services. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a crucial service provided by registered dietitians and nutrition professionals to manage various health conditions. This guide covers the definitions, usage, billing procedures, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls associated with these […]
Mental Health Billing
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 […]
Washington Reimbursement Rates for Mental Health Providers [2025]
Enjoy learning your Washington mental health insurance reimbursement rates for therapy and mental health providers in 2025! Our goal with this article is to educate behavioral health providers in WA about the insurance companies and payment amounts for psychotherapy by insurance company and county or locality. Washington Medicare Reimbursement Rates by Locality [2025] You’ll note […]
LMHC & LMFT & LPC Reimbursement Rates for Therapy [2025 Edition]
Welcome to our guide on LMHC, LMFT, and LPC reimbursement rates for therapy in 2025. We have rate information for you from a variety of sources but none of this is a guarantee of a contracted rate and your rates will depend on you and the insurance company as your time of credentialing. As of […]
Florida Reimbursement Rates for Therapy and Mental Health [2025]
Enjoy learning your Florida mental health insurance reimbursement rates for therapy and mental health providers in 2025! Our goal with this article is to educate behavioral health providers in FL about the insurance companies and payment amounts for psychotherapy by insurance company and county or locality. Florida Medicare Reimbursement Rates by Locality [2025] You’ll note […]
