Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Mental health billing that matches the time on your notes
Psychiatry and behavioral health billing depends on time-based codes, accurate documentation and payer authorization rules. Optimus checks each claim against the note and follows up daily. Billing starts at 2.9%* of collections.
Where psychiatry billing gets difficult
What your biller needs to get right
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Time-based psychotherapy codes
Psychotherapy codes are chosen by session length and may be added to an evaluation and management visit. The note must support the time billed.
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Authorizations and visit limits
Many plans limit sessions or require authorization, so verification before each course of care matters.
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Telehealth
Telehealth claims need the right place of service and modifiers, and rules vary by payer.
Psychiatry practices pay the same way as every Optimus client: billing from 2.9%* of collections, set by your monthly collections, providers and locations. See pricing page or how our medical billing service works.
FAQ
Answers before you ask
Do you bill for therapists as well as psychiatrists?
Yes. We bill across behavioral health providers; call to confirm your provider types and payers.
Can you handle telehealth sessions?
Yes. We check place of service and modifiers on telehealth claims.
Ready when you are
Give your practice the revenue cycle it deserves
Book a demo or get a free, no-obligation billing audit. We will show you where revenue is leaking and what it would take to fix it.