I was using the out of network benefits of my insurance to get reimbursements. Both of my Ts put Generalized Anxiety Disorder as a diagnosis. The first one handled it more appropriately, I think: he asked me what diagnosis we could use and GAD was my suggestion. The second one just put its code on the first invoice without ever discussing it with me. I was fine with a GAD diagnosis, even though the real main issue was substance use, which I would not have liked filed.

I personally am not against diagnoses and think it can be useful to have an idea what I am dealing with, especially if medication is involved. I do think that the practitioner should discuss it with the client though.