TELEPSYCHIATRY IN KENTUCKY
At Genoa Telepsychiatry, we increase access to behavioral healthcare across the U.S. by building telepsychiatry programs that connect patients with psychiatrists & APRNs remotely. As the largest outpatient telepsychiatry community, we hire, train, and integrate psychiatrists and APRNs into organizations that treat underserved communities.
Genoa Healthcare in Kentucky
In Kentucky, Genoa Healthcare operates 9 pharmacies and we are excited to expand telepsychiatry programs to CMHCs, FQHCs, primary care groups, and substance use treatment facility partners.
GETTING STARTED
Who can be a telepsychiatrist for my clinic?
Psychiatrists & APRNs: Any psychiatrist (MD/DO) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a state license in Kentucky can provide care via telepsychiatry.
How does reimbursement work for telepsychiatry in Kentucky?
Each telepsychiatry session generates a standard CPT code for outpatient, psychiatric services.

Medicaid
There is no restriction on the location of the client receiving service whether in the clinic, at their residence, or out in the community.

Medicare
During the COVID public emergency, clinics billing for telehealth no longer need to be in a HPSA (Health Provider Shortage Area).

FQHCs
FQHC's bill the encounter rate when the client is remote. The encounter rate is specific to the clinic and is the same as the in-person rate.
What tech does my clinic need?

Setting up telepsychiatry at your clinic is simple. The set up will require:
- A two-way video telecommunication system that allows for real-time communication between the provider and patient
- HIPAA-compliant video conferencing technology
UTILIZATION & PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY
Utilization is the percentage of a telepsychiatrist’s time that is spent on reimbursable patient care. Tracking this number helps clinics understand the financial sustainability of telepsychiatry for their organization.
Download our Utilization Best Practices to learn more about how to ensure telepsychiatry is financially sustainable for your clinic.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Get in touch with a member of our Clinic Partnerships team to learn more about telepsychiatry in Kentucky.
Contact Brad Deegan to learn more about starting a telepsychiatry program at your clinic.
