What does my Kaiser referral cover?
Your Kaiser referral covers:
❑ Therapy sessions (60 minutes) - CPT Code- 90837
❑ Initial mental health evaluation (without medication) – CPT Code: 90791
⚠️ Your referral does NOT cover:
- Medication evaluations
- Psychiatric evaluations that involve medical services
How Do I Get Psychiatry Services Covered by Kaiser?
Kaiser requires their clients to be referred back to them for psychiatry services by their therapist*. The following must take place to complete your referral:
- Meet with a therapist – Start with an initial therapy session
- Request a psychiatry referral – You can ask for a referral during your session. You are not obligated to have continuous sessions with your therapist
- Referral submission – Your therapist will send the referral through Rula’s internal process. You will be asked to confirm with our care coordination team that you will proceed with the referral
- Kaiser contacts you – Once processed, Kaiser will reach out to schedule your psychiatry appointment
If you have any questions, our Care Coordination team is here to help!
*Kaiser San Bernardino County patients may be referred to Rula for Psychiatry.