CBIT Therapy FAQs and Fees

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Online OTs is an occupational therapy practice specializing in CBIT and ComB Habit Reversal Training for the following conditions:

• Tourette Syndrome
• Vocal Tic Disorder
• Motor Tic Disorder
• Coprolalia
• Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
• TikTok Tics
• FND

All services are provided via telehealth in MA, NY, NH, CT, VT and ME.

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is a specialized form of Habit Reversal Training that helps patients manage tics. 

ComB is a specialized form of Habit Reversal training designed to support people with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as Trichotillomania and compulsive nail biting and skin picking, Online OTs utilizes components of both programs to best serve our patients and their families. 

Online OTs is based in Boston and provides telehealth throughout CT, MA, NH, ME, NY, and VT.

Yes, please request a referral from your PCP and provide the practice information provided below:

Occupational Therapist: Susan Eppling

Practice:  Online OTs LLC 

Service: Occupational Therapy

NPI 2: 1669082277  (Group Practice)

NPI 1: 1285893081  (Individual)

Telehealth Address: 43 Nylander Way, Acton, MA  01720 

Phone: 617-221-5944 

Billing codes: 97165, 97530, 97168, 97535

Services: Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and/or Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment (ComB) for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. 

Fax: 857-202-5085 

Online OTs accepts the following insurance plans:

• Mass General Brigham Health Plan HMO and PPO plans.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO and PPO plans.
• Anthem BCBS PPO plans.
• Anthem BCBS HMO plans (only from Massachusetts)

Under our insurance contract, we cannot accept Anthem HMO plans from states other than Massachusetts. 

Insurance fees are determined directly by your insurer.

Due to frequent changes in healthcare policies, we encourage patients to verify their benefits and eligibility by contacting their Member Service Department. Online OTs do not have access to members' product details and coverage. All patients are responsible for copays, deductibles, and other costs not covered by their insurance plan.

Effective September 1, 2024, the private pay fees are as follows:

• Evaluation: $250
• CBIT Training Session: $215

Most patients participate in 3 to 7 sessions, depending on the complexity of their condition. The section below outlines the process for seeking reimbursement for private pay. 

Please contact your insurance company to determine if you are eligible for reimbursement. The following practice information may be requested:

Occupational Therapist: Susan Eppling

Practice:  Online OTs LLC (CBIT Therapy)

Service: Occupational Therapy Habilitation

NPI 2: 1669082277  (Group Practice)

NPI 1: 1285893081  (Individual)

Telehealth Address: 43 Nylander Way, Acton, MA  01720 

Phone: 617-221-5944 

Fax: 857-202-5085 

Billing codes: 97165, 97530, 97168, 97535

Services: Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and/or Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment (ComB) for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. 

We are not able to contact insurers or submit requests on your behalf.

Patients will be charged $100 for missed appointments or cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice, and insurance will not cover this fee.

Please send a detailed message explaining why you are seeking CBIT Therapy services. We are only authorized to assist patients in MA, NY, NH, VT, CT, and ME.