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Billing and coding activities provide rehabilitation psychologists the opportunity to identify the services (procedures) that have been provided to a patient in the context of a presenting problem or disorder (diagnosis). The specific procedures and associated diagnosis determine how, and if, the clinician receives payment (reimbursement) for the services provided. Having a good understanding of billing and coding activities relative to clinical services provided is critical for the financial success of clinicians and health care organizations. Key concepts in understanding billing and coding activities in rehabilitation psychology are outlined as follows:
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Barisa, M.T. (2017). CPT and Billing Codes. In: Budd, M., Hough, S., Wegener, S., Stiers, W. (eds) Practical Psychology in Medical Rehabilitation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34034-0_54
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