Behavioral Health Provider Types

the behavioral health profession, there are several different types of providers with varying degrees and credentials. Third-party payer coverage, billing requirements, and reimbursement vary depending on the practitioner's professional type or specialty. It is also important to be aware of individual state scope of practice laws.

The information presented here is primarily based on the official Medicare definitions of provider, along with coverage information from a variety of sources, such as Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs).