Miyamoto Robin E S
Department of Psychology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859, USA.
J Clin Psychol. 2006 Oct;62(10):1221-9. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20299.
The health and behavior current procedural terminology (CPT) codes introduced in 2003 have gained nationwide acceptance through Medicare and limited acceptance through third party payers. The codes facilitate accurate description and quantification of behavioral medicine services within a primary care or specialty clinic setting. The author reviews their appropriate utilization to enhance reimbursement and facilitate development of self-sustaining behavioral medicine programs. Information is provided on increased use and reimbursement of codes within psychology. Future directions for continued advocacy, increased acceptance, training, and research are discussed.
2003年引入的健康与行为现行程序术语（CPT）编码已通过医疗保险在全国范围内获得认可，并通过第三方支付者获得了有限认可。这些编码有助于在初级保健或专科诊所环境中准确描述和量化行为医学服务。作者回顾了它们的适当使用，以提高报销率并促进可持续行为医学项目的发展。提供了心理学领域编码使用和报销增加的信息。讨论了持续宣传、提高认可度、培训和研究的未来方向。
