When you were in school, you decided that you were going to do something and make a difference. Now as a behavioral health provider you are able to actualize that goal every day that you see clients. Whether you are…
Actually... there is no such thing as DSM-5 codes! DSM-5 is a set of diagnosis classifications, criteria, and descriptions. The codes associated with the DSM-5 diagnosis are actually the ICD-9 codes and ICD-10 codes used for insurance billing. Here’s an…
Here are some quick ICD-10 facts to help ease your transition from ICD-9: Every behavioral health ICD-10 code starts with an F Overall, the number of total codes jump from 14,000 to 69,000 Luckily for behavioral health, 50% of all…
October 1 will get here before you know it! What do Behavioral Health professionals need to know about the upcoming transition to ICD-10? This whitepaper highlights the key differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10 behavioral health diagnostic codes as well as…
Profile Pam Caviness is a licensed clinical social worker and life coach who has been in private practice since 2005, helping adults with a variety of mental health problems. She shared office space and staff with a group of independent…
Technology has changed all of our lives, making the things we use and care about easier, faster and more accessible. We’ve witnessed record stores transform into iTunes, book stores evolve into Amazon and even stationary desktop computers merge with phones…
Behavioral health practices often have to fight for insurance remuneration, so it is important to have solid treatment planning tools and methodology in place to show the medical necessity of your rendered services. Below are 5 small but expensive mistakes…
“Behavioral health is perceived as a cost as opposed to a profit center,” Dr. David Lischner, a Seattle-based psychiatrist, told Healthline. Lischner is the founder of Evidence Based Treatment Center of Seattle and Valant Medical Solutions. “Healthcare reform is designed…
This webinar is Chapter Three of our Practice Management Success series. Micah Adler, MBA, alongside Kate Brod, MBA, HIPAA Compliance Officer, as we delve into the various regulations and requirements associated with running a successful behavioral healthcare practice. Objectives: Understand…
This webinar is Chapter Two of our Practice Management Success series. Micah Adler, MBA, examines strategies aimed to improve your recruiting process within your behavioral healthcare group practice. Objectives: Develop a strategic employee incentive system that addresses key areas: benefits,…