03/31/2020
Would like to share with everyone the following from a recent BCBS update:
In addition to the current telemedicine service that are allowed by Montana statute, the following telephonic codes will be accepted by BCBSMT for medically necessary, covered services provided by licensed health care professionals, including behavioral health therapy services, until April 30, 2020, and may be extended further based on the status of the COVID-19 crisis.
98966 Non-physician telephone assessment 5-10 minutes
$19.93 Psychologist
$15.24 LCPC, LMFT, LCSW
98967 Non-physician telephone assessment 11-20 minutes
$37.87 Psychologist
$28.96 LCPC, LMFT, LCSW
98968 Non-physician telephone assessment 21-30 minutes
$55.80 Psychologist
$42.67 LCPC, LMFT, LCSW
If anyone would like a current BCBS fee schedule for your most common therapy cpt codes, please let me know.
Lyn