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The Unexpected Burden of Billing at Scale for Large Behavioral Health Practices

For many behavioral health practices, billing has always been a pain point. But as organizations grow—adding locations, service lines like group therapy or IOP/PHP, and a growing list of payer contracts—that pain compounds into something far larger. What once felt…

Allister LiberatoOctober 15, 2025

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Managing Credit Card Fees Without Losing Patient Trust

Operational costs are rising for behavioral health practices. From payroll to liability insurance to office space, margins are tightening. In this context, even small expenses—like credit card processing fees—deserve a closer look. While these fees may seem minor per transaction,…

Allister LiberatoJuly 8, 2025

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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Billing often becomes one of the biggest administrative burdens for solo and small behavioral health practices. Many such practices begin with a do-it-yourself approach, only to find that managing claims, denials, and payments takes their focus away from clinical and…

Allister LiberatoJune 18, 2025

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Unblock Your Growth: Valant’s Claim Assist Transforms Behavioral Health Billing

Imagine a digital billing agent that could reduce your charge review time by an average of 50 percent. What would you save in resources if your staff didn’t have to manually review billing charges? What would a higher rate of…

Allister LiberatoApril 8, 2025

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Navigating the Storm: Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Therapist During Personal Challenges

Behavioral health professionals often juggle the weight of their clients' emotional needs alongside their own personal struggles. This burden can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and a decline in well-being. Therapists are not immune to personal challenges; balancing work with…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 7, 2024

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Understanding the New Mental Health Parity Rule: Implications for Behavioral Health Practices

The Biden administration announced a finalized Mental Health Parity Rule on September 9, 2024, bringing significant changes to how insurers cover mental health care. The new rule, intended to update and expand the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 7, 2024

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DSM-5 Text Revisions: What Changed, and What Does That Mean for Mental Health Providers?

(Updated 11/6/2024) In March of 2022, the American Psychological Association (APA) released changes to its diagnostic manual, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. These text revisions updated the DSM-5 to include new diagnoses, clarifying language for…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 6, 2024

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CPT Codes for Psychotherapy

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are essential for mental health professionals to accurately bill for psychotherapy services. These standardized codes ensure proper reimbursement and streamline the billing process for insurance companies and healthcare providers. What are CPT Codes for Psychotherapy?…

Andrew SchatzbergOctober 23, 2024

What Are Psychoeducational Groups?

Psychoeducational groups are structured therapy sessions designed to educate participants about specific mental health conditions, coping strategies, and life skills. These groups combine elements of traditional therapy with educational components, providing a supportive environment for learning and growth. What Happens…

Andrew SchatzbergOctober 23, 2024

ICD-10 Code for PTSD (F43.10)

The ICD-10 code for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is F43.10. This code falls under the category of anxiety disorders and is used for diagnosing and coding this mental health condition in medical records. It's essential for mental health professionals and…

Andrew SchatzbergSeptember 30, 2024

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