Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

YBC TESTIMONIALS and RECOMMENDATIONS

"Dr. Kat was amazing to work with! She diagnosed my son with autism (he had been to a specialist in the past who said he didn’t have it, so this really helped us to understand him better and get the right treatment such as ABA therapy to help him). She also worked with us to find the right medicine and natural supplements to support his ADHD and anxiety. This also included some testing to gain some additional insights as to which medication would work best for him. It was great to have a doctor that really put my son and his needs at the center of the care circle. He is now getting great reports from his school and is a much happier teenager (which makes the whole family a whole lot happier!) Thank you Dr. “Kit Kat” as my son likes to call her." -Parent of middle-school aged patient

"Yellow Brick Clinic: Integrative ADHD, Autism, Developmental-Behavioral Health is a place of hope for our family. The staff is kind, courteous, and willing to do what it takes to help any person that walks into their preview. Dr. Kat is the best! She is smart, funny, and intuitive. We truly wouldn't be where we are today as a family if it wasn't for YBC. The positive changes to our physical and emotional health has allowed us to reconnect and become closer to each other. Thank you!!!" -Parent of three elementary, middle, and high school-aged patients

"Hi Dr. Kat,  First, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!   I wanted to also say, Thank you so much!!  You are one of the most pure hearted, compassionate, and determined medical professionals I have met. You told me in the beginning when, I was at my mentally weakest point that you would not give up.  You kept that promise and today was probably one the beat days we have had in a long time.  My son had a calm enough body and focus to play UNO with his daddy and brothers.  So blessed thank you so much!!" -Parent of older youth with developmental disabilities

"Getting the right diagnosis does matter, and it's very relieving to finally have it. I have been bounced between mental health professionals for years and given the wrong medications over and over, making my health worse. With the correct diagnoses, I can get the accommodations and support I need. Knowing I have EDS helps both me and many of my family members figure out how to take care of ourselves to avoid pain and injury in the future. My last psychiatrist said "horses not zebras" to me without ever thinking outside her box. I think doctors need awareness of EDS, and psychiatry needs awareness of autism and ADHD in their patients. Not all physical pain is from depression, and not everything they don't understand is a personality disorder. I have been this way my whole life, but I also don't want psychiatry to think it's all bad. Not all my differences have to be fixed, and with the right diagnoses, so many things finally make sense." -College student patient

Dr. Mandie is a fantastic provider. She really cares about her patients and takes the time to fully understand their unique situations and needs. Her process is very thorough and I have found her to be patient, kind, and empathetic. I would recommend Dr. Mandie to anyone who is looking for a great psych professional to support them on their healing journey!  - Young adult patient

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Fees for Service

Patients: please check that your individual health care plan has YBC providers in-network, this is patient responsibility. YBC does not do pre-authorizations for visit, if needed patients can do with insurance or have their referring PCP submit to insurance on their behalf. 

*All services YBC provides are in Telehealth and require patients to access reliable internet with a tablet, computer, or smart-phone. Patient must be physically in the same state that their provider is licensed in (missed visit fees apply if visit must be terminated due to patient being on vacation).

*Commercial Insurance/Tricare: YBC is accepting NEW referrals for youth aged 2-25 yo with primary commercial insurance, with an average wait time of 4-6 weeks for appointment once registered. Patients must disclose ALL insurances when registering to ensure they are able to be seen and scheduled with a provider that is covered with their insurances. If insurance plans change, it is patient responsibility to provide this to the clinic admin team for accurate billing.

*Medicaid (WA): YBC reserves 20-25% of New Patient appointments for children with Medicaid ages 2-15 yo. Presently we are not accepting referrals for ages 15-25 years, but hope to gain another provider to help open services back up. We offer consultative evaluations for autism, ADHD, and EDS/hypermobility syndromes.

***YBC is not accepting new Amerigroup/Wellpoint Medicaid or UHC Medicaid patients at this time (with either primary or secondary insurance), but IS accepting Molina, Coordinated Care, and CHPW*** (YBC still is accepting commercial UHC plans)

*Out-of-network and KAISER patients need to call their insurance to obtain pre-authorization and provide that to YBC in the Charm Portal before making an appointment. If there is no pre-authorization then out-of-network/Kaiser patients must provide a $2500 deposit before the first two visits.

*Ongoing medication management and/or functional medicine treatments are case-by-case as each patient and provider are unique.

*Payment and co-pays are due at time of service; YBC requires a credit card to be on file that will be charged for missed/late canceled visits. (Cancellation policy: Must cancel via Charm portal message to provider and office staff, with new patient visits requiring 5 business days and follow up visits having a 48 business-hours notice to avoid late cancellation fees).

Co-pays, co-insurance, and non-covered fees (such as deductibles) are due after insurance companies have paid their part. Accounts must be kept in good standing to have follow-up or continued appointments with YBC.

*Services covered by insurance are provided at the contracted rate of the covered insurance; fee-for-service patients/non-covered insured patients will be billed at the YBC fee schedule and must be paid at time of service.

*Once insurance has reimbursed, patient balances are due in full within 30 days of billing (via Charm notifications). If payment arrangements are needed, this must be arranged with Nightingale Medical Billing within the first 30 days of the billing cycle (via Charm message). Unpaid balances will be collected in full within 30 days with credit card on file, or if over 30 days they will be charged a 1.5% interest rate. Balances over 90 days are sent to collections with a 30% fee added.

*Any lab, genetic, specialty testing, or alternative therapies that are not billable to insurance are the responsibility of the patient to pay directly to the individual company utilized. These are optional, but YBC clinicians  offer multi-disciplinary and integrative testing and tools for wellness.

*Dr. Kathleen Johnson, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, PMHS, FMAP (NPI: 1871010306). Licenses: Washington, Oregon, Florida. Dr. Kat sees patients ages 2-25 years and is contracted with most WA commercial insurances, WA Medicaids, Tricare, and Medicare. Oregon patients with Regence may be in-network, and Dr. Kat may be contracted with other commercial insurances in Oregon in 2025.

*Bianca Scanlon, MSN, FNP-BC (NPI: 1548773575). Licenses: Washington & Idaho. Bianca, FNP is seeing patients aged 4 - 25 years (focuses with children through middle school, but sees some older patients as well). Bianca is contracted with most WA commercial insurances, WA Medicaids, Tricare, and Medicare.

*Dr. Emily Schadt, DNP, PNP-PC, PMHS (NPI: 1033551916). Licences: Washington and Iowa. Dr. Emily sees patients aged 2-21 years and contracted with Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, and pending with other commercial insurances, WA Medicaid, and Medicare.

*Therapist Avalon Valencia, MSW, LICSW, MHP (NPI: 1558814061). Licenses: Washington. Avalon is contracted with most WA commercial insurances and WA Medicaids (Tricare and Medicare pending) and sees patients 15-25 years for EMDR therapy.

Codes Billed: 99205, 99215, 99417, 90833, 90836, 90838, 96127, 96110, 96112, 96113, 96113, 96146, 96132, 96133, 96136, 96138, 99202, 96121, 96146, 90792, and sometimes other behavioral/mental health codes for those that need to reach out to their insurance companies. Fee-for-service patients will be given a super-bill that reflects commonly used visit codes. This list is provided for those that need to call insurance. NPI Numbers YBC Clinic's NPI: 1932687704 and providers' individual NPIs are above.

*Telehealth visits: All visits are completed in Telehealth (video). Patients must have reliable internet and access to a computer or tablet (smartphones ok for follow up visits). Initial visits should be from home/private location where kids can move around and parents can speak freely (in private about sensitive topics).

*YBC offers developmental-behavioral evaluations and children, teens, and young adults must have a parent or other family member present at the first visit to give information about early childhood preferences and behaviors.

*Please upload to CHARM: IEP/504 plan, report cards with teacher comments, other school/speech/neurological/developmental testing.

*Referrals: Primary Care or Psychiatric providers can FAX referral to 833-631-6941 to help patients get in cue to be seen at YBC.

*We look forward to being part of your Yellow Brick Road towards wellness!