Superbill guides for clinicians and clients.
Plain-English guides to superbills, CPT and ICD-10 codes, place of service, out-of-network reimbursement, Good Faith Estimates and HSA/FSA claims.
Superbill basics
What Is a Superbill? Meaning, Uses, and What's on OneWhat is a superbill? Learn what this itemized receipt includes, who issues it, and how patients use it to get reimbursed for out-of-network care.
What Does a Superbill Need to Include? Full ChecklistWhat does a superbill need to include? Use this superbill checklist of provider, patient, diagnosis, service, and payment details to avoid claim delays.
Superbill Example: Annotated Sample for PsychotherapySee a superbill example for psychotherapy, annotated section by section: provider details, ICD-10 diagnoses, CPT service lines, telehealth codes, and payment.
Superbill vs CMS-1500: Differences and When to Use EachSuperbill vs CMS-1500: one is an itemized statement clients submit, the other a standard claim form. See how fields map to CMS-1500 boxes and when to use each.
What Is a Superbill for Therapy? A Guide for ClientsWhat is a superbill for therapy? Learn how clients use therapy superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, which CPT codes appear, and how to get paid faster.
Getting reimbursed
How to Submit a Superbill to Insurance: Step-by-Step GuideHow to submit a superbill to insurance: check out-of-network benefits, complete the claim form, send it by portal or mail, read your EOB, and fix denials.
Out of Network Reimbursement for Therapy: How It WorksHow out of network reimbursement works for therapy: deductibles, coinsurance, allowed amounts, what to ask your insurer, and how to submit a superbill.
Superbill for HSA and FSA Claims: Using It as a ReceiptHow to use a superbill for HSA and FSA claims: what administrators look for, when you need a letter of medical necessity, and whether therapy is tax deductible.
Good Faith Estimate for Therapists: Rules and TemplateWhat a good faith estimate must include for therapy clients under the No Surprises Act, when to give it, how to handle ongoing sessions, plus a template.
Codes
90837 CPT Code: Time Rules, Telehealth and Billing GuideThe 90837 CPT code covers psychotherapy of 53+ minutes. Learn the time rules, documentation tips, 90837 vs 90834, telehealth billing and superbill setup.
90834 CPT Code: 45-Minute Psychotherapy Billing GuideThe 90834 CPT code is the go-to code for 45-minute therapy. See the 38–52 minute rule, 90834 vs 90837 vs 90832, documentation tips and a superbill example.
90791 CPT Code: Intake Evaluation Billing Rules and LimitsThe 90791 CPT code covers a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation. Learn 90791 vs 90792, time, frequency limits, same-day rules, telehealth and a superbill example.
Place of Service Codes for Telehealth: POS 02, 10 and 11Place of service codes tell insurers where care happened. Learn POS 10 vs POS 02 for telehealth, POS 11 for office visits, and how to list POS on a superbill.
