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A brief history of the professionalization of psychology precedes a section of how psychological services became reimbursable. Specific focus is placed on reimbursement for psychological services, especially the distinction between medical and psychiatric diagnoses as well as procedures or services. Specific guidelines for appropriate reimbursement are provided. Future directions for reimbursement for mental health and related services are considered.
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Puente, A.E. Reimbursement for professional psychological services. J Psychopathol Behav Assess 19, 91–99 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02229036
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