Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Ch. 2 § 50
Psychological Services
50 - Psychological Services
(Rev. 59, Issued: 11-09-06, Effective: 01-01-05, Implementation: 12-04-06)
The IPF must provide or have available psychological services to meet the needs of the
patients. The services must be furnished in accordance with acceptable standards of
practice, service objectives, and established policies and procedures, according to 42 CFR
412.27 and 42 CFR 482.62.