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American Indian, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian
American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations have disproportionately higher rates of mental health problems than the general U.S. population does. Some of these mental health problems have been directly linked to the intergenerational historical trauma forced upon this population.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning
LGBTQ individuals are more than twice as likely as heterosexual men and women to have a mental health disorder in their lifetime. They are 2.5 times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance misuse compared with heterosexual individuals.
Other Vulnerable Populations
Browse educational content specific to other vulnerable populations or about general diversity issues.
What is Somatic Symptom Disorder?
Somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed when a person has a significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness or shortness of breath, to a level that results in major distress and/or problems functioning.
CPT Coding and Reimbursement
The Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) code set is used to denote the medical and surgical procedures and diagnostic services rendered by clinicians. The CPT coding system provides a uniform language for describing these services for all billing and documentation and, under HIPAA, is required to be used to record care by all health care professionals in the United States.
Update on 2021 Office/Outpatient E/M Billing and Documentation
CMS has finalized changes to the way office/outpatient E/M codes (99202-99215) will be chosen and documented. Note that the following changes apply only to the office/outpatient E/M services; continue to bill and document as you always have in all other settings.
Opting Out of Medicare
Information and resources for APA members on opting out of medicare enrollment.
Know Your Options Participating or Non-Participating Medicare Provider
For over ten years, every year has begun with the possibility that Medicare fees will be cut significantly to satisfy a Medicare physician payment formula, the sustainable growth rate (SGR).
Providing Care to Patients With Medicare Advantage Plans
With more and more Medicare beneficiaries enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans, it’s important to understand how these Advantage plans work for providers.