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Aetna Reminder: Care Coordination is reimbursable.

As per September 2020 Aetna Provider Correspondence- Care Coordination is Reimbursable.

In order to qualify for payment for care coordination, patient must have a behavior health diagnosis.

Care coordination includes communication between the following:

+Behavioral health providers, such as therapists and psychiatrists

+Behavioral health and medical providers, such as psychiatrists and primary care physicians

Although, care coordination is available to Aetna Members at no cost, there are exceptions:

All Medicare plans and any high deductible health plan with a health savings account, until members meet the deductible.

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My name is Kate Patskovska, CPB. I am an Independent Medical Biller CPB (AAPC) and an owner of KR2 Medical Billing. KR2 Medical Billing is a full service Consulting/Medical Billing Business that is dedicated to educating, consulting, and overall improving the "financial health" of your medical practice.

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