Effective Mental Health Billing: Empowering BIPOC Clinicians through CPT Codes to Stop Leaving Money on the Table

A three-hour training program designed for BIPOC mental health clinicians (Counselor Professional Identity and Practice Issues), focusing on the utilization of mental health CPT codes, modifiers, insurance terminology, and strategies to reduce burnout through effective documentation and billing practices. The training will meet the criteria of enhancing counseling experience, treatment, and clinical considerations while being culturally responsive to the unique challenges faced by BIPOC communities. 

BIPOC clinicians often encounter significant barriers in providing and billing for mental health services due to systemic biases and a lack of culturally tailored training. Effective billing practices are crucial not only for financial sustainability but also for reducing clinician burnout and improving client care. This training aims to bridge these gaps by providing comprehensive billing education within a culturally responsive framework.

Objectives

• To educate BIPOC clinicians on the utilization of mental health CPT codes and modifiers.

• To enhance understanding of insurance terminology…