Offshore Billing for Behavioral Health: Ensuring Accuracy with Time-Based CPT Codes

Losing Money in Behavioral Health Billing?

Therapy isn’t just healing—it's timed and tracked. Your billing success depends on precise documentation.

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CPT codes like 90832, 90834, and 90837 are tied to therapy session length and accuracy.

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Underdocumented time, missing modifiers, or wrong CPT ranges lead to denials and revenue loss.

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16–37 mins: 90832 38–52 mins: 90834 53+ mins: 90837 Bill the correct code, always.

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Use Modifier 95 and correct POS codes to ensure full reimbursement for virtual therapy sessions.

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Losing Money in Behavioral Health Billing?

Here's how to change that.

Therapy isn’t just healing—it's timed and tracked. Your billing success depends on precise documentation.

CPT codes like 90832, 90834, and 90837 are tied to therapy session length and accuracy.

Why Time-Based CPT Codes Matter

Underdocumented time, missing modifiers, or wrong CPT ranges lead to denials and revenue loss.

Common Billing Errors to Avoid

16–37 mins: 90832 38–52 mins: 90834 53+ mins: 90837 Bill the correct code, always.

Essential Time Ranges You Must Know

Use Modifier 95 and correct POS codes to ensure full reimbursement for virtual therapy sessions.

Telehealth? Use the Right Modifiers

Avoid compliance issues, boost revenue, and cut costs by partnering with experienced offshore billers.

Why Outsource Behavioral Health Billing?

• 30% revenue growth • Certified coders • FTE model @ $8.5/hr • Experts in 100+ specialties

Why ICS for Behavioral Health Billing

Relate to these issues? Swipe up and read the full blog for best practices and CPT tips.