Confident Kids Advanced Camp: Costs & Insurance
The cost of CKaC includes:
The initial 60-minute diagnostic intake interview or consultation (caregivers only) with a psychotherapist from our staff who is an expert in Selective Mutism.
18 hours of group treatment led by a psychotherapist who specializes in Selective Mutism
Hands-on experience and live coaching for caregivers in the facilitation of goal setting and brave practices with their child
Field trips and activities associated with camp.
A customized post-camp summary report, including diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and school interventions recommended based on camp progress – this can be shared with schools and treating professionals as caregivers desire.
A 60-minute caregiver-only post-camp consultation meeting scheduled for the weeks following camp, to discuss progress and recommendations for continued growth across school and community.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, the intensive treatment model of CKaC allows for 18 hours of intervention in 3 days, instead of 18 hours of treatment in 18+ weeks of typical psychotherapy. Additionally, 18 weeks of typical therapy would cost over $3,600 in comparison to $1,952 for CKaC. As a supplement to one-on-one therapy, this is an excellent investment. But most important, intensive summer therapy camps have been shown to provide quick, effective treatment that generalizes well to the school setting.
Some insurance plans may reimburse a portion of the costs of camp (approximately 30-40%, according to families who attended similar camps). Services provided are specific to each attendee, so actual services eligible for reimbursement can vary. Reimbursement amounts for all insurance plans vary and are not guaranteed.
Insurance Coverage
CKaC [Thriving Minds Behavioral Health] is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Traditional plans for mental health services. This means that some services provided during camp may be eligible for reimbursement from BCBS (currently estimated to be 30%-40%). The costs of camp that are not eligible for reimbursement will be required as a deposit to register for camp. Families are encouraged to reach out for help estimating the coverage and cost of CKaC using Blue Cross Blue Shield (billing@thrivingminds.info).
Blue Cross Blue Shield members
CKaC [Thriving Minds Behavioral Health] is considered out-of-network with all other insurance plans, and thus a deposit payment is required at the time of registration and the full cost of camp is due prior to the start of camp. Parents are encouraged to check with their insurance company to determine if they have out-of-network coverage for mental health services. Following the completion of camp or any services required prior to camp, Thriving Minds Behavioral Health will provide a receipt for all services that can be used to file claims with your insurance plan.
Non-Blue Cross Blue Shield members
The diagnostic code on the billing receipt will be F94.0 (Selective Mutism) and/or F40.10 (Social Phobia). You may need pre-authorization for this treatment, so be sure to contact your insurance company to find out more information about the pre-authorization process.
Diagnostic Code
90791 - Initial Diagnostic Evaluation : A 60-minute intake interview with camp director and the child's caregivers. We will obtain background and necessary information to confirm a diagnosis, provide education and clarification, and create an individualized camp treatment plan.
Each day of camp, the child patient will receive:
-One 90837: 60 Minute Psychotherapy session
-One 90785: Add On for Interactive Complexity code; typically used in therapy services involving children -One 96202: 60 Minute Multi-Family Group Behavior Management session
90846 - Post-camp caregiver feedback session: A 60-minute meeting with the camp director and the child’s caregivers will be scheduled following camp. We will discuss recommendations and next steps for continued progress at school and in the community.
These codes are typically billable to most insurance plans.
Procedure [CPT] Codes Used (for insurance reimbursement)
If you have additional questions, please email ckc@thrivingminds.info. Please include your name, email, phone number, and any questions you might have. PLEASE NOTE: due to the high volume of information requests, CKaC emails may take 5 business days to receive a response. We look forward to hearing from you!