Effective January 1, 2024, MFTs and MHCs can bill Medicare independently for their services furnished for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. Medicare Part B pays MFTs and MHCs for these …

The November 2, 2023, release of the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule brings positive changes for psychologists, including increased reimbursement rates for psychotherapy and health …

Discover your LMHC, LMFT, and 2025 LPC reimbursement rates for mental health providers. Get up to date on your fee schedule in 2025.

The way CMS calculated things in the example below was to simply take the amount Medicare pays the psychologist and then take 75% of that to determine the MHC rate.

Dec 9, 2024 · "Discover the five upcoming behavioral health reimbursement changes for 2025, including increased payment rates and new codes for safety planning interventions.

They will be reimbursed 80% of the lesser of actual charge for services or 75% of the amount for a psychologist (and this is on par with licensed clinical social worker)

The downloadable Excel file also specifies whether audio-only is covered. And whether the procedure code conducted via telehealth is covered by Medicare on a permanent, or only …

Dec 3, 2024 · The 2025 Medicare reimbursement rate changes for behavioral health professionals summarized in this brief article. Essential links provided.

Jun 19, 2025 · The PFS Look-Up Tool gives Medicare payment information on more than 10,000 services, including pricing, associated relative value units, and payment policies.

Nov 16, 2023 · “CMS has been interested in increasing the value of the psychotherapy stand-alone codes that are used by psychologists, social workers, and other therapists,” Musher said in …