How to get Credentialed with Insurance as a Therapist
Barrett Merrill
February 27, 2025
Many behavioral health therapists seek credentialing with insurance companies. Accepting insurance broadens a provider's reach to more clients, and it...
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Pre-Authorizations and Pre-Claim Reviews for Therapists
Barrett Merrill
February 24, 2025
Why Therapists Need a Pre-Authorization and Pre-Claim Review Process For behavioral health therapists who accept insurance, handling claims is an...
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Why Do Insurance Companies Take So Long to Pay Claims?
Barrett Merrill
February 20, 2025
For behavioral health professionals, waiting for insurance reimbursements can feel like an eternity. Delays in payment can disrupt cash flow,...
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How Therapists Can Avoid Billing Fraud, Abuses, and Errors
Barrett Merrill
February 17, 2025
Insurance billing in behavioral health is complex and requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure compliance with insurance regulations and...
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What are CPT Code Modifiers?
Barrett Merrill
February 13, 2025
As a behavioral health professional, billing and coding can feel overwhelming. However, understanding the nuances of coding—especially CPT code modifiers—is...
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The Difference Between CPT Codes and ICD Codes
Barrett Merrill
February 6, 2025
Understanding the differences between CPT codes and ICD codes is crucial for therapists and billers navigating the complexities of behavioral...
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The Financial Value of Practice Systems
Barrett Merrill
February 5, 2025
The Overlooked Power of Systems We’ve all heard people discuss business systems. For many, the term itself sparks an internal...
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What Therapists Need to Know About the CMS-1500
Barrett Merrill
January 30, 2025
For behavioral health therapists accepting Medicaid, one of the most critical documents for submitting claims is the CMS-1500 form. This...
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How Do I Know When I’ve Outgrown My EHR?
Barrett Merrill
January 23, 2025
As a behavioral health leader of a growing practice, your electronic health record (EHR) system plays a central role in...
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