Pediatric primary care psychologists' reported level of integration, billing practices, and reimbursement frequency.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Integration of psychological services into pediatric primary care is increasingly common, but models of integration vary with regard to their level of coordination, colocation, and integration. High-integration models may provide some distinct advantages, such as preventative care and brief consultation for subclinical behavior concerns; however, psychologists face barriers to seeking reimbursement for these services. Alternatives to traditional psychotherapy and psychological testing codes, specifically Health & Behavior (H&B) codes, have been proposed as 1 method for supporting integrated care. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between psychologists' reported billing practices, reimbursement rates, and model of integration in pediatric primar

SUBMITTER: Riley AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5880712 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature