Resources for Psychiatry & Psychology Practices

Billing Software - Internet-Based

Runs within any Internet browser, including wireless handhelds and cellphones.

My Clients Plus

Billing Software - Low-cost

EZClaim Advanced (Basic no longer available) Updated

Billing Software - Mental Health-Specific

AssessmentPsychology.com lists several programs.

Billing Software - Programs That Only Print Claims

EASYCMS 1500 Form Filler  Microsoft Word templates for Windows and Mac
HCFA-1500 Fill & Print NPI  Prints both 08/05 and 12/90 claims
InstaClaim  Prints both 08/05 and 12/90 claims
Smartforms CMS-1500 Form Software
Speedy Claims Software  Prints both 08/05 and 12/90 claims

CMS-1500 Claim Form (08/05)

How to Fill Out the Form Updated link

Where to Buy Small Quantities

500 sheets is one ream; 2,500 is a case of 5 reams. Check vendor Web sites for current prices and shipping costs. Other styles, such as duplicates or pads of forms, are available from some vendors. American Medical Association members get discounted pricing at the AMA Bookstore.

AMA Bookstore - Price varies by style and quantity Updated link
FileRX.com - 1,000 sheets
FileRX.com - 2,500 sheets
Medical Arts Press - Price varies by style and quantity Updated link
Patterson Office Supplies - Price varies by style and quantity
     Click “Medical” on menu bar at top or bottom of screen.
     Click “Billing Products” on navigation bar at left of screen.
     Click “Insurance - HCFA/CMS Forms.”
Staples.com - 2,500 sheets
U.S. Government Printing Office - 100 sheets

Claim Adjustment, Remittance Advice, and Taxonomy Codes

Claim Adjustment Reason Codes  Updated link

Remittance Advice Remark Codes  Updated link

Taxonomy Codes  Updated link

Medicare NEW!

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Customer Service (CSR) Telephone Numbers and Web sites The Zip file contains an XLS file that can be opened by Microsoft Excel and compatible spreadsheets. Most word processing and database programs can open the equivalent CSV file. Look for your state, then region (some states have multiple regions), to find your Part B carrier’s telephone numbers and Web site.

Miscellaneous

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes Updated link
Click on the year, then click on the filename DTABnn.ZIP, where "nn" is the last two digits of the year. The Zip file contains a Rich Text Format file that can be opened by most word processing programs.

Mental Health Parity Laws by State

Place of Service Codes Updated link

Prompt Pay Laws by State

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