Understanding Billing for Social Work Services as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

A Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is a professional who has been trained, educated, and licensed at the graduate level to provide mental health services. As a CSW or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), there is the potential to bill insurance companies for reimbursement, which provides faster payments compared to clients who pay out-of-pocket. Although the option to bill insurance companies is exciting, it introduces a layer of complexity. Mental health professionals must navigate through intricate billing requirements, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, and various processes to efficiently achieve reimbursement. Here, we break down some key considerations for billing social work services.