T2048 Bh ltc res r & b, per diem
Also known as: BH LTC residential, Psychiatric residential care
Behavioral health long-term care residential services, room and board, per diem. Daily facility-based behavioral health services including accommodation and therapeutic care.
In Plain Language
Psychiatric facility room and daily care; Mental health residential services
Clinical Context
Daily per diem behavioral health residential services in facility settings providing 24-hour psychiatric care, therapeutic services, and room/board for individuals with serious mental illness.
RVU Information
CPT T2048 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
This HCPCS code requires documentation of medical necessity and a valid physician order. Coverage and reimbursement policies vary by payer. Check with the specific insurer for prior authorization requirements.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code T2048?
CPT T2048 (Bh ltc res r & b, per diem) is a Other HCPCS code. Behavioral health long-term care residential services, room and board, per diem. Daily facility-based behavioral health services including accommodation and therapeutic care.
Does Medicare cover T2048?
Medicare coverage for T2048 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Daily per diem behavioral health residential services in facility settings providing 24-hour psychiatric care, therapeutic services, and room/board for individuals with serious mental illness. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT T2048 used?
Daily per diem behavioral health residential services in facility settings providing 24-hour psychiatric care, therapeutic services, and room/board for individuals with serious mental illness.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against national data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.