No, marriage counseling is not family psychotherapy as represented by CPT codes 90846 and 90847. Family psychotherapy is covered by when the primary purpose of such counseling is the treatment of the patient's condition. For example, two situations where FAMILY counseling services would be appropriate are as follows: where there is a need to assess the capability of and assist the FAMILY members in aiding in the management of the patient. See similar questions...

Yes, services rendered under the new codes can be billed to Medicare and private insurers as of January 1, 2002. However, private third-party insurance plans may have developed payment policies that are more or less restrictive than under Medicare, which could affect reimbursement for these codes. Psychologists should check with private insurers about exclusive payment policies. See similar questions...

Our pastors are available for marriage counseling. Contact the church office to get in touch with one of our pastors. (714)524-1744. See similar questions...

Current Prodedural Terminology (CPT) is a listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures as they are performed by physicians. The purpose is to provide a uniform language to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. The book is prepared by the American Medical Association. See similar questions...

To create a reconnecting foundation and develop skills that can create more safety, we strongly recommend 10-12 sessions. As soon as possible during the course of your sessions we will encourage you to attend one of our "Getting the Love You Want" couples workshops. We find that this workshop reduces the number of counseling sessions you will need. This workshop is equivalent to 6 months of couple's therapy and for some couples the workshop alone is enough. See similar questions...

Yes. You can add any number of codes to the CPT hot list from the database that is included with our system. You can also remove a code from the list. See similar questions...

CPT 22520 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, one vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection; thoracic. CPT 22521 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, one vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection; lumbar. CPT 22522 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, one vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection; each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral body. (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure. See similar questions...

Various countries have established health insurance procedure codes for the Neurometer® CPT electrodiagnostic evaluation. In the United States, codes may vary by to state and within a state as well. Billing codes have been established for various states including: Texas and Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Commissions as well as the Department of Labor and Industry in Washington state. See similar questions...

The first step is to review the information on the CMS Academy website at http://www.entlink.net/qualityimprovement/CMS-PQRI-Bonus. Academy staff will continually add information and resources to support otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons. Please contact Stacie Jones, MPH or Jenissa Haidari, MPH at qualityimprovement@entnet.org at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery for otolaryngology specific questions relating to the PQRI. See similar questions...

Consult your payor organizations with regard to local coverage, bundling requirements, and reimbursement policies. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, marital therapy does not work in every case. In some situations, marital couples seek counseling after many, many years of marital discord and the pain and hurt that each partner feels runs too deep to be resolved. However, the good news is that marital counseling does help in the majority of cases. A recent study in a leading consumer magazine clearly indicates that a large majority of couples undergoing marital therapy experience a marked improvement in their relationship. See similar questions...

Most partners want to improve their relationship when there has been conflict or a rupture in the relationship, but they also want to feel safe and not blamed for all the problems in the relationship. When you call us we will coach you through how to invite your partner safely. 202-449-3789 x719 See similar questions...

Basically, marriage education is teaching people healthy relationship skills. Unlike counseling, it doesn't focus on discussing specific problems or situations. Instead, it focuses on giving people knowledge about what makes relationships successful, and having them practice skills that can make a difference in their own relationship. See similar questions...

I do not require pre-marriage counseling. However, I believe that it is vitally important that you talk through and understand one another’s perspectives on some important issues related to marriage before you get married. Download this Premarital Questionnaire (PDF) from the National Association of Wedding Ministers and take time to talk through the questions with your partner. See similar questions...

No. Billing codes are part of the CPT system developed by the American Medical Association. As the copyright holder for the CPT system, the AMA requires a license for the inclusion of these codes in all commercial products such as MedicalTemplates. See similar questions...

Please refer to Procedure Codes, Required Outpatient Surgical Procedures and Related CPT and ICD-9 CM Procedure Codes, for a detailed list of CPT codes and ICD-9-CM procedure codes required. These codes will also be periodically reviewed and updated by the Board of Health with input from affected parties and others. Because codes are sometimes modified by the federal government and others, you may wish to periodically check to see if revisions have been made to the list. See similar questions...

Codes have changed as of January 2003. These updated codes are used to bill insurance and government plans for CPAP items. See similar questions...

There is no global period for the facility. However, there is a 10-day global period for the physician. This global surgical package of 10 days includes same day services (either preoperative or postoperative care), intraoperative* care and care within the global period of 10 days after the surgery. During this time, the physician will not be reimbursed for services related to the initial procedure. See similar questions...