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Psychiatric Medication Checks

Providers who are not certified as mental health providers and who perform medication checks for psychiatric patients are required to use HCPCS procedure code M0064 (Brief office visit for the sole purpose of monitoring or changing drug prescriptions used in the treatment of mental psychoneurotic and personality disorders).

Providers of mental health services (e.g., psychiatrists, psychotherapists, or social workers) are required to use CPT code 90862 (Pharmacologic management, including prescription, use, and review of medication with no more than minimal medical psychotherapy) for medication checks on psychiatric patients.

Claims submitted with the incorrect procedure code and provider type combination will be denied.

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