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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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Avoid Customization with a Specialty-Specific EHR

Are you considering customizations to your EHR? Behavioral health practices frequently find that they need customizations to better support their work. That’s because many EHRs are “generalist” systems, designed to fit the needs of your average physical healthcare discipline. Using…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 28, 2023

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The Grass Wasn’t Greener: This Behavioral Health Group Practice Left Valant—But Then Came Back

The old adage is true: sometimes, you really don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone. This was Lisa Huber’s experience in 2020 when her behavioral health practice left Valant for a non-specialized EMR software. Huber is a practicing psychiatrist…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 8, 2023

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How to Make Your Group Telehealth Appointment a Success

How to Make Your Group Telehealth Appointment a Success Telehealth is a new frontier in the practice of group therapy. Despite the slough of information on individual telehealth since the pandemic began, fewer resources exist to guide clinicians in implementing…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 17, 2023

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How To Start a Private Practice

How do you start a private mental health practice smoothly and efficiently, with all its moving parts, without overlooking a vital step or getting bogged down in overwhelm? Follow along for a structured map and expert guidance on how to…

Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2023

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7 Ideas to Increase Group Therapy Attendance and Reduce No Shows

All behavioral health clinicians have experienced it: the clock ticks one minute past appointment start time, then two, then ten. Finally, you call it. Your patient isn’t coming today, and you might as well move on to the next task.…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 9, 2022

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How to Run a Successful Group Therapy Session

Group therapy can be a powerful treatment modality when done right. Research affirms it as equally effective compared to individual therapy, and the relatively lower cost puts this service within reach of patients who struggle to access behavioral health care…

Andrew SchatzbergApril 23, 2022

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