This concise tutorial covers Medicare item number 2713, a 20-minute mental health discussion item with broad clinical applications. The video outlines the item's flexibility for relevant history taking, problem identification, treatment discussions, psychiatric referrals, and consultation documentation.
The presentation emphasizes key distinctions from mental health care plans, with no frequency limitations or co-claiming restrictions. This item functions similarly to standard attendance items but specifically addresses mental health concerns, providing practitioners with flexible billing options for ongoing mental health support.