What CPT codes are used for mental health billing?

Mental health billing uses a range of CPT codes depending on the type of service provided, the provider’s credentials, and the length of the session. Common codes include psychotherapy CPT codes such as 90832, 90834, and 90837, which are based on time spent with the patient, as well as evaluation and management (E/M) codes when applicable. Diagnostic psychiatric evaluations are typically billed under 90791 or 90792, depending on whether medical services are involved. Additional codes may apply for group therapy, crisis services, or add-on services like psychotherapy with medication management. Because payer rules vary by state and insurance plan, it’s important to confirm coding and documentation requirements before submitting claims to avoid delays or denials.

Do you handle telehealth billing?

Yes, we handle telehealth billing and stay up to date on federal and state regulations that affect virtual care reimbursement. Our team ensures telehealth claims are submitted with the correct place-of-service codes, modifiers, and documentation required by each payer. We also monitor payer-specific telehealth policies, which can vary by state and change frequently. This helps reduce denials and delays related to incorrect telehealth billing. Our goal is to make sure your virtual services are billed accurately and paid according to current guidelines.

What types of mental health providers do you work with?

We work with a wide range of mental health providers, from individual practitioners to multi-provider behavioral health clinics. Our clients include psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). Each provider type has different billing, credentialing, and documentation requirements, and our team is experienced in managing those nuances. We tailor our billing process based on your license, services, and payer mix to ensure compliance and clean claims. This allows mental health practices to focus on patient care while we manage the complexity of billing and reimbursement.

Do you handle Medi-Cal mental health billing?

Yes, we handle Medi-Cal mental health billing and are familiar with California-specific requirements and workflows. Our team manages billing for both individual providers and behavioral health clinics, including proper use of diagnosis codes, service codes, and required modifiers. We also handle claim tracking and denials related to Medi-Cal and managed care plans, which often have stricter rules and documentation standards. Because Medi-Cal guidelines change regularly, we stay current to help reduce payment delays and prevent avoidable denials. This ensures your mental health services are billed accurately and reimbursed as allowed.

What’s included in my billing service?

Our billing service covers the full revenue cycle to keep your practice financially organized and compliant. We handle accurate coding, clean claim submission, and ongoing claim tracking to ensure services are billed correctly from the start. If denials occur, we manage follow-ups and appeals, while also handling payment posting so your records stay accurate. We also take care of prior authorization (PA) management and eligibility checks to prevent avoidable delays before services are rendered. Clear, consistent reporting keeps you informed about payments, trends, and outstanding balances at all times.

Mental Health Billing Services in California

You care for your patients. We care for your billing.

Professional Billing Services for Mental Health Providers

Mental health providers give life-changing support therapy, assessments, medication management, crisis care, and more. But behind every session, there’s billing, prior authorizations, documentation, CPT coding, modifier requirements, and payer rules that change constantly.

Most mental health providers tell us the same things:

That’s exactly what Claim N Billing does for you.

We specialize in billing for psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and behavioral health clinics – making sure your claims get paid fully and on time.

What Is Mental Health Billing?

Mental health billing involves submitting claims for therapy sessions, evaluations, medication management, and behavioral health services each requiring correct CPT codes, authorization tracking, clinical documentation, and payer-specific rules.

Compared to general medical billing, mental health billing is more complex because:

Time-based CPT codes require exact documentation
Modifiers vary by insurer
Telehealth coverage constantly changes
Progress notes must meet medical necessity standards
Prior authorizations are often required

We take over the entire billing burden so you can stay focused on patient care.

Why Mental Health Providers Choose Claim N Billing

Experts in psychiatry & therapy billing
Knowledge of payer-specific documentation standards
HIPAA-compliant systems ensure full data protection
Real-time claim tracking and monthly reporting
Understanding of California’s Medi-Cal mental health rules
Transparent communication & a dedicated billing specialist

We don’t just submit claims – we actively manage your revenue cycle.

Why Mental Health Billing Services Matter

Mental health providers are often overwhelmed by the billing side of their practice. Common pain points include:

High denial rates
Incorrect CPT codes, missing modifiers, or insufficient documentation cause frequent denials.
Insurance rules constantly change
Telehealth coverage, time-based rules, and PA requirements vary by payer.l.
Paperwork reduces patient time
Providers lose 6–10 hours per week managing administrative work.
Delayed payments hurt practice cash flow
Denied or ignored claims delay payment for weeks or months.
Eligibility & authorizations slow down scheduling
Missing verifications make it harder to accept new patients.

Our billing support removes every one of these barriers so your practice can grow without interruptions.

The Services We Provide

Claim Submission & Follow-Up

This is where your revenue actually starts moving.

Once care is provided, claims have to be created correctly, submitted on time, and actively followed, not sent out and forgotten. That’s the work we handle every day.

We take responsibility for turning your visits into clean, accurate claims and staying on top of them until there’s a clear response from the payer.

What this includes:

Accurate claim creation and submission
Verification that payer and provider details are correct before submission
Timely filing to avoid avoidable denials
Ongoing claim tracking after submission
Follow-up with payers until claims are processed
Correction and resubmission when issues arise

Denials Management & Appeals

This is where most revenue is quietly lost — and where we’re the most hands-on.

We don’t submit claims and move on. Every claim is tracked, monitored, and followed until there’s a clear outcome.

How we protect your revenue:

Accurate claim creation and submission
Correct CPT, ICD, and modifier usage
Daily tracking and payer follow-up
ERA/EOB posting and reconciliation
Secondary and corrected claims handling
Appeals written and pursued when payment is owed

Prior Authorizations

Most practices don’t realize how much revenue they lose from missing or incorrect authorizations, until it’s too late.

We step in early to prevent those losses.

What we handle:

Identifying services that require authorization
Catching recurring denial patterns tied to auth issues
Submitting and following up on authorizations
Managing appeal documentation when needed
Rebilling and recovery when claims are incorrectly denied

Credentialing

Credentialing isn’t just paperwork — it directly impacts whether you get paid at all.

We handle credentialing with the same attention we give claims, because front-end mistakes cause most downstream denials.

Our role includes:

Appointment Setting

You shouldn’t have to guess how your practice is performing, or where your money stands.

We provide clear visibility into what’s happening, what’s pending, and what needs attention.

You receive insight into:

Monthly Financial Reporting

Billing works best when the entire workflow is connected.

We align scheduling, documentation, and claims so nothing falls through the cracks.

What this supports:

Payment Posting & Reconciliation

Accurate payment posting matters just as much as claim submission.

We make sure payments, adjustments, and write-offs are correctly reflected, so your numbers tell the truth.

This includes:

Our services are designed to support practices at different stages, whether you need help in one area or across your entire billing workflow.

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Consultation & Account Setup

We review your services, codes, and pain points to build your billing profile.

02

Insurance Verification

We confirm patient mental health coverage before appointments.

03

Claim Submission

We submit compliant claims with correct coding, modifiers, and documentation links.

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Payment Posting

We record payments and flag underpayments, denials, and discrepancies.

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Reporting & Ongoing Support

You receive monthly insights into revenue, denials, and performance.

Mental Health Insurance & Medi-Cal Expertise

Mental health services have some of the strictest payer policies. Our team stays on top of:

We ensure your claims meet all medical necessity and documentation standards.

Client Success Stories

Our results speak for themselves – see how we’ve helped mental health providers streamline billing and get paid faster

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Take the Stress Out of Mental Health Billing?

Let’s walk through your current workflow and show you how we can support your practice.

Your billing should be as reliable as your care.