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PTSD & SBIRT: From Screening to Billing Procedures ...
Handout: PTSD & SBIRT
Handout: PTSD & SBIRT
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The document provides comprehensive educational materials related to the processes of screening, billing, and addressing acute stress disorder (ASD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the context of trauma centers, with a focus on SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment). It outlines various protocols, coding, and reimbursement guidelines integral for healthcare providers, specifically those dealing with trauma patients, to systematically implement the SBIRT approach. <br /><br />The Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA) has organized this educational activity, endorsing its alignment with CME (Continuing Medical Education) accreditation. The learning session offers participants professional credits which emphasize the importance of understanding the intricacies of PTSD and SBIRT through theoretical knowledge and practical applications, including coding and billing methods.<br /><br />The agenda highlights PTSD/SBIRT best practices, coding documentation, charge capture, and reimbursement processes. Among key notes, the document explains that ASD symptoms should manifest within a minimum of three days and not exceed a month post-trauma, while PTSD symptoms typically appear one to three months after an incident. The document places significant importance on appropriate documentation and procedural adherence, vital for accurate billing and minimizing revenue loss.<br /><br />Furthermore, it discusses the utility of SBIRT as an evidence-based approach for early intervention in substance use, detailing Medicare's and Medicaid's coverage and reimbursement criteria for these services. It introduces the Trauma SBIRT (T-SBIRT) adaptation, focused on PTSD prevention and trauma exposure identification, employing motivational interviewing techniques.<br /><br />The document concludes with a summary of best practices for charge accuracy and avoiding reimbursement denials, encouraging annual review of pricing, and periodic audits. It also references external resources for further guidance in trauma care and mental health intervention strategies.
Keywords
screening
billing
acute stress disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
SBIRT
trauma centers
coding
reimbursement
CME accreditation
motivational interviewing
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