As a music therapist, I am not in-network to bill directly for any service I offer. This is solely due to licensing restrictions and standards that insurance have in place at this time.

As a music therapist, I am not in-network to bill directly for any services. This is solely due to licensing restrictions and standards that insurance have in place at this time.

If this is something you'd like to pursue, you would pay the full cost of each session at the time of the session. I will then provide you with a superbill, which you would be responsible for submitting directly to your own insurance for reimbursement. A superbill is essentially a more in-depth bill that includes a medical diagnosis and other identifying information to determine medical necessity. At that point, your insurance would potentially reimburse you directly, if they accept and approve the bill (at a partial or full rate).

Please note that it is not guaranteed that your insurance provider will reimburse for services (whether partially or fully), and if they do not provide any reimbursement, you are ultimately responsible for any costs not covered by your insurance provider.

Note: Gender affirming voicework might require a specific voice-related diagnosis in order to be deemed medically necessary (e.g., R49.8 – Other voice and resonance disorder). I recommend getting a referral from your PCP or another medical provider with a specific voice-related diagnosis to increase the likelihood of these services being covered.

I also recommend contacting your insurance provider using the number on the back of your insurance card to answer the following questions:

1. What are my out-of-network benefits for voice services and/or music therapy? Does music therapy require prior authorization before billing?

2. Do you cover the below codes? What is required to cover these codes?

   92524 - Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

   92507 - Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing

3. What is my deductible, if any?

4. What is my copayment and/or coinsurance responsibilities, if any?

Potential pros:

1. Your financial commitments for each session would potentially decrease (pending what out-of-network benefits you have and how we're attempting to bill for services).

2. This may allow you to meet more frequently to address your needs.

Potential cons:

For my services are offered virtually, I use a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform.

Physical space requirements:

When we meet virtually, I ask that you be in a private space with no one else in attendance (i.e., no family, friends, strangers). The presence of others can create distractions that make it hard to focus, and it also impedes on our ability to make this a confidential space that's just for you!

Technology requirements:

You will need to have some device that has access to WiFi or internet to access sessions. Laptops or desktop computers with a microphone and webcam work best but tablets and mobile phones are also an option.

I recommend that you download Zoom on your device for the best experience. While you can use the web browser version of Zoom, the connection is often spotty, and we often do not have the same ability to adjust audio settings for the best music experience. If we plan to use music in our sessions, I will support you in setting up Zoom for the best experience.

Additionally, any music-based sessions tend to go better if you're able to wear headphones. You don't need anything fancy though!