CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE UPDATE

New 2008 CPT Codes Available for Use by Clinical Social Workers 

March 2008

This practice update discusses the new Medical Team Conferences CPT Codes and the Behavior Change Intervention CPT Codes that became effective January 1, 2008.  There are a total of six new codes available for use by clinical social workers when filing a claim form for psychotherapy services rendered. The codes are copyrighted by the American Medical Association and are not available for Web posting by NASW. Members may obtain a copy by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
 
NASW Membership Center
CPT
750 First Street NE
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241

Note: There may be a delay in receipt of the codes due to a large volume of requests for the codes.