This regulation defines Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) as a psychotherapeutic intervention for individuals ages 4–18 addressing trauma-related emotional and behavioral difficulties. It establishes billing requirements (15-minute units), requires delivery in accordance with Title 22-A DCMR Chapter 34, and sets restrictions on same-day billing with other services such as Counseling/Therapy, IDT, FFT, ACT, TST, and CPP. Operators must ensure TF-CBT is not billed concurrently with prohibited service combinations.
View official source5215 TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY 5215.1 Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (“TF-CBT”) is a psychotherapeutic intervention for individuals ages four (4) to eighteen (18), designed to address significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. 5215.2 TF-CBT services shall: (a) Be billed in fifteen (15) minute units; and, (b) Be delivered in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 34 of Title 22-A DCMR. 5215.3 TF-CBT shall not be billed on the same day as Counseling/Therapy, IDT, or FFT. TF-CBT shall not be billed while a consumer is enrolled in ACT, unless otherwise authorized. While enrolled in TF-CBT, TST and CPP shall not be billed. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 012836 (October 21, 2022). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 5215