Deliver Complete, Holistic Care
Nearly 1 in 5 adults have a behavioral health disorder. Some might even be your patients — and Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) is the key to extending top-notch care.
BHI At a Glance
BHI enables greater access to mental health care for patients living with behavioral health disorders, such as:
- Anxiety
- Alcohol misuse
- Substance abuse
- Depression
- Mood disorders
Why You Should Use BHI
Financial Reimbursement, Leveled Up
Combine BHI reimbursement with other CMS reimbursement programs
Accessible, Responsive Experts
Partner with behavioral health experts who can work from your location
Holistic Care Management
Improve chronic care conditions by addressing both physical and mental wellbeing
General BHI
CPT 99484 – $48
Care management services for behavioral health conditions, at least 20 minutes of clinical staff time, directed by a physician or other qualified health care professional time, per calendar month, with the following required elements:
- Initial assessment or follow-up monitoring, including the use of applicable validated rating scales
- Behavioral health care planning in relation to behavioral/psychiatric health problems, including revision for patients who are not progressing or whose status changes
- Facilitating and coordinating treatment such as psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, counseling and/or psychiatric consultation
- Continuity of care with a designated member of the care team
Psychiatric Collaborative
CPT 99492 – $157
Initial psychiatric collaborative care management, first 70 minutes in the first calendar month of behavioral health care manager activities, in consultation with a psychiatric consultant, and directed by the treating physician or other qualified health care professional.
CPT 99493 – $126
Subsequent psychiatric collaborative care management, first 60 minutes in a subsequent month of behavioral health care manager activities, in consultation with a psychiatric consultant, and directed by the treating physician or other qualified health care professional
CPT 99494 – $64
Initial or subsequent psychiatric collaborative care management, each additional 30 minutes in a calendar month of behavioral health care manager activities, in consultation with a psychiatric consultant, and directed by the treating physician or other qualified health care professional (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).
If you’d like to add behavioral health services to your primary care practice, contact our team at St. Vincent Preventative Family Care.