In order to qualify for reimbursement, third-party payers require that counselors document that the condition meets the criteria for ___________________.

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Third-party payers, such as insurance companies, require counselors to document that the treatment is medically necessary, meaning that it is necessary to treat a condition that impairs the individual's functioning or quality of life. This is often determined by meeting the criteria for a specific DSM diagnosis.

In Order to Qualify for Reimbursement, Third-Party Payers Require That