OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry News The necessity of using DSM-III or ICD-9-CM coding for behavioral health treatment varies by insurance company, according to a recently- published report entitled Reimbursement Strategies. According to the report, insurance companies that will accept either DSM-III or ICD-9-CM include Allstate, American General, GEHA, Provident, Prudential, State Farm and Travelers. CIGNA and Employers of Wausau prefer DSM-III. CHAMPUS requires both codes on inpatient claims and requires ICD-9-CM on outpatient claims. For information on the report, write to Ridgewood Financial Institute . . .

OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry News The necessity of using DSM-III or ICD-9-CM coding for behavioral health treatment varies by insurance company, according to a recently- published report entitled Reimbursement Strategies. According to the report, insurance companies that will accept either DSM-III or ICD-9-CM include Allstate, American General, GEHA, Provident, Prudential, State Farm and Travelers. CIGNA and Employers of Wausau prefer DSM-III. CHAMPUS requires both codes on inpatient claims and requires ICD-9-CM on outpatient claims. For information on the report, write to Ridgewood Financial Institute . . .