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Billing => Billing => : cochrc01 January 20, 2012, 03:54:57 PM

: How many times per week can I bill for 90853 (psych)
: cochrc01 January 20, 2012, 03:54:57 PM

Hello,

Does anyone know how many times per week a provider can bill the Psy Group code 90853 to Medicare? I was under the understanding that it was up to 5 times per week.

: Re: How many times per week can I bill for 90853 (psych)
: QueenAlicia January 23, 2012, 02:29:27 AM

Doesn't it depend on the authorization for the patient?

: Re: How many times per week can I bill for 90853 (psych)
: rdmoore2003 January 23, 2012, 01:17:19 PM

you can bill medicare once a day.   if they flag it, you may have to send in a medical necessity letter.   with medicare,  you dont need authorizations for mental health.