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90846 CPT Code: Family Psychotherapy (Without the Patient Present)

Definition CPT Code 90846 is a procedure code used by licensed behavioral health providers. It specifically refers to Family psychotherapy (without the patient present) and involves sessions lasting 50 minutes. During these sessions, the therapist interacts with family members without the identified patient…

Andrew SchatzbergJuly 25, 2024

90837 CPT Code: Psychotherapy, 60 Minutes

Definition The 90837 CPT Code represents individual psychotherapy sessions lasting approximately 60 minutes. During these sessions, therapists engage with clients using various modalities to address mental health concerns, emotional well-being, and behavioral patterns. It’s crucial to document the content of…

Andrew SchatzbergJune 28, 2024

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90834 CPT Code: Psychotherapy, 45 minutes

Definition The 90834 CPT code refers to psychotherapy sessions lasting approximately 45 minutes. It is commonly used by mental health professionals to bill for individual therapy sessions. During these sessions, clinicians worth with their patients to address emotional, behavioral, or…

Andrew SchatzbergJune 27, 2024

How to Become a Therapist: Step-by-Step Guide

Becoming a therapist is a rewarding journey that involves specialized education, certification, and a passion for helping others. Let’s explore the steps to becoming a therapist, the various types of therapists, and the qualifications needed for this fulfilling career. 1.…

Andrew SchatzbergJune 24, 2024

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Need Some Convincing? Here’s Why Treatment Planning in Counseling Makes Sense for Patients and Providers

Treatment plans are an often-overlooked element of quality mental health treatment. Some providers see them as inefficient busywork, a necessary evil to meet compliance standards. But take another look. Treatment plans in counseling have value far beyond compliance. They can…

Andrew SchatzbergMay 1, 2024

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The Data Your EHR Reporting Isn’t Showing You

Data is crucial for behavioral health practices because it provides insights into patient needs, enables progress monitoring, and supports evidence-based treatment for better outcomes. Leveraging data allows practices to customize interventions, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and identify improvement opportunities through EHR…

Andrew SchatzbergApril 3, 2024

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Best Practices for Managing the Patient Intake Process at a Large Behavioral Health Practice

The patient intake process sets the tone for a patient's entire treatment journey and significantly impacts their overall experience. That makes an easy and efficient patient intake process vital for the success of any behavioral health practice, but it’s especially…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 31, 2024

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EHR Features that Help Standardize your Behavioral Health Practice

As practices expand to accommodate more providers, it becomes more important to standardize operations. Without standardization, managing a larger practice can quickly become an unruly, inefficient process. Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care. When your practice scales…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 26, 2024

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5 Signs Your Behavioral Health Practice Needs to Regain Centralized Control (And How to Do It)

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Centralized control streamlines workflows, fostering collaboration among staff and optimizing resource allocation. Effective practice management requires…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 21, 2024

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