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T2048 Bh ltc res r & b, per diem

Other HCPCS

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

PsychiatryLong-term careBehavioral health

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.

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