Made with the free superbill generator at neurodiversion.org
Before you send
Still missing from the fields this tool checks:
Provider name
Practice address
Practice phone
Provider NPI
Tax ID or EIN
License number
Client name
Client date of birth
At least one diagnosis code
At least one session with a date, CPT code, and fee
Balance due $0.00 on $0.00 in
charges.
What a superbill is
A superbill is an itemized receipt for healthcare services, written so an insurance company
can process it. Your client pays you, sends the superbill to their insurer, and the insurer
reimburses them under their out-of-network benefits. With a superbill, the client submits
the claim. You don't.
That's the whole distinction. A superbill is issued to the client, not the payer. It's the
document that lets a private-pay practice work with insured clients without joining a
panel.
Free superbill template (PDF)
Prefer to fill one in by hand, or keep a blank on file? Same layout as the generator, every
field empty.
How to create a superbill: what has to be on one
Payers differ, but most want the same core set:
Provider: name and credentials, practice name and address, phone, individual NPI,
tax ID or EIN, and license number with state. Add a group NPI and taxonomy code if you
have them.
Client: full name and date of birth, usually the address. The member ID helps the
plan match the claim.
Diagnosis: at least one ICD-10-CM code. Most payers won't reimburse psychotherapy
without one on the sheet.
Each session: date of service, CPT code, modifier if it applies, place of service
code, units, fee, and amount paid.
Totals and a signature.
The "Before you send" list next to the sheet checks the core of these as you fill the form.
Anything a specific plan adds on top is yours to confirm.
Superbill, invoice, or claim?
Invoice
What you send a client so they pay you. No codes needed.
Superbill
What the client sends their insurer after paying you. Codes required.
Claim (CMS-1500)
The standard professional claim form for billing an insurer directly, in-network or not.
This tool doesn't make claims.
Common CPT codes for therapy and assessment
These are the codes in the tool's menu. Codes are set by the American Medical Association;
payers decide what they cover. When in doubt, use the code that matches the time and the
service, not the one that pays best.
Code
Service
90791
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
90792
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services
90832
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes
90834
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes
90837
Psychotherapy, 60 minutes
90839
Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes
90846
Family psychotherapy without the client present
90847
Family psychotherapy with the client present
90853
Group psychotherapy
96116
Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour
96130
Psychological testing evaluation, first hour
96131
Psychological testing evaluation, each additional hour
96136
Test administration and scoring, first 30 minutes
96137
Test administration and scoring, each additional 30 minutes
Office visit, established client, moderate complexity
How clients submit a superbill
They pay you in full, at the session or on the statement.
You give them the superbill, usually once a month.
They upload it in their insurer's member portal or mail it with the plan's out-of-network
claim form.
The insurer applies the plan's out-of-network deductible, then reimburses a share of what
it allows. Timelines vary by payer; several weeks is common.
Before the first session, suggest the client call the member line and ask three questions.
Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits? What's my deductible? What's the
reimbursement rate for CPT 90837? The answers tell them what to expect.
If you're a coach
Most insurers reimburse only licensed providers, so a coaching session on a superbill is
unlikely to be reimbursed. This tool still works as an itemized receipt for a client's
records or an employer stipend. Leave the NPI and license fields blank and the sheet stays
honest.
Questions providers ask
Is anything I type saved or sent anywhere?
No. The sheet is built in your browser from what you type, and nothing is uploaded. If you turn on "Remember my practice details," those fields and only those are kept in your browser's storage on this device. Client details and sessions are never stored. Close the tab and they're gone.
Do I need an NPI to issue a superbill?
For insurance reimbursement, yes. Payers match the claim to a provider by NPI, and most will send back a superbill without one. Health care providers can apply for one free through NPPES, the federal registry. The online application takes about ten minutes, and the number usually follows within a few business days. An NPI doesn't prove licensure or guarantee payment.
Do I have to put a diagnosis on it?
For reimbursement, yes. Insurers pay for treatment of a diagnosed condition, so most plans won't reimburse a superbill without an ICD-10 code. Talk it through with the client first: they're the one submitting it, and they should know what it says.
Which modifier and place-of-service code do I use for telehealth?
It depends on the payer. Many commercial plans accept modifier 95 with place of service 10 (client at home) or 02 (client somewhere else), some still ask for GT, and audio-only sessions often use 93. Before the first telehealth superbill, have the client ask the member line which combination the plan wants.
How often should I give clients a superbill?
Monthly is the usual rhythm: one statement per client, listing every session in the month. Some clients prefer one per session so they can submit as they go. Either works; consistency matters more than frequency.
Can I add my logo or change the layout?
Not in this version. The sheet is deliberately plain so it reads the same to every payer. If you need your own branding, print to PDF and attach it to your letterhead, or copy the layout into your practice software.
Why does NeuroDiversion have a superbill tool?
Many clinicians who work with neurodivergent clients run private-pay practices, and superbills are the paperwork that makes that workable for insured clients. This one is free, private, and built the way we would want our own tools built: clear, the same result every time, and no surprises.
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