My fee schedule is detailed in the Psychologist-Patient Service Agreement, one of the forms in the New Patient Packet. Please read all of the intake forms and feel free to ask me questions about them.
Presently, my clinical fees are $250 for the initial consultation session (CPT 90791) and $225 for subsequent individual or couples therapy sessions (CPT 90837 and 90847, respectively). Please note that when I perform evaluations and other consultative services on behalf of a third party (such as a licensing board, professional society, employer, attorney, etc.), my fees are different from the clinical fees listed here.
Cancellations
If it is necessary to cancel your appointment, please do so at least 48 hours prior to the date of the scheduled appointment. Failure to cancel your appointment with sufficient notice will result in a late-cancellation/no-show fee. You will be responsible for the full clinical fee – not a reduced fee or copayment amount – and you will not be able to seek reimbursement for that late-cancellation/no-show fee by your insurance company.
Payment Options
I accept cash, check, and credit cards. Credit card payments can be made in the office at the time of service, or I can send you an invoice through my Bank of America merchant services provider, Clover.com.
In-Network Insurance Coverage
Currently, the only insurance I have agreed to participate with as an in-network provider is Medicare. Because I intend to stop accepting Medicare soon, I am currently not accepting new patients who have Medicare. If you intend to seek partial reimbursement from an insurance company other than Medicare, please read the section below.
Questions about Out-of-Network Coverage for Your Insurance Company
You will want to call your insurance company if you intend to use your health insurance to cover my fees. If you have insurance coverage other than Medicare, please inquire about your out-of-network benefits. In such cases, I am happy to provide you with a detailed receipt containing all the necessary information, allowing you to submit the expense to your other insurance company and receive reimbursement according to your specific insurance coverage. When you call your insurance company, be sure to ask the following questions:
- What are the “reasonable and customary” amounts covered for the initial intake session (CPT code 90791) and for subsequent therapy sessions (CPT code 90837 for individual therapy, or 90847 for couples therapy) provided by a clinical psychologist in Baltimore County?
- If you are seeking couples or marital therapy, ask if your insurance company covers this as a benefit, as many health insurance companies deem couples therapy to not be “medically necessary.”
- Do you have a deductible you need to meet before your insurance starts to cover payment? If so, how much of the deductible do you still have to meet for this calendar year?
- Is pre-certification or pre-authorization required? If so, ask for (and write down) the authorization number or code.