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ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status 2024
ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status, Unspecified 2025 – R41.82 BlogBillerBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthClinical CareClinical DocumentationEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing Clinician

ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status, Unspecified 2025 – R41.82

ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status In this blog post, Valant discusses the ICD-10 code for Altered Mental Status. Altered mental status, unspecified (R41.82) is a billable ICD-10 diagnostic code under HIPAA regulations from October 1, 2020, to September 30,…
Odd Dog
February 21, 2025
icd-10 code for suicidal ideation
ICD-10 Code for Suicidal Ideation 2024 – R45.851 BlogBillerBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthClinical CareClinical DocumentationClinical ReportingEHR TechnologyManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing Clinician

ICD-10 Code for Suicidal Ideation 2024 – R45.851

ICD-10 Code for Suicidal Ideation In this blog post, Valant discusses the ICD-10 code for suicidal ideation, or when a patient is seriously considering or has a plan to end their life. The ICD-10 code for suicidal ideation is R45.851,…
Odd Dog
August 19, 2026
clinician filling out SOAP notes for mental health therapy - What are soap notes - therapy soap notes
What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them? BlogClinical CareClinical DocumentationEHR TechnologyManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing Clinician

What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Mental health progress notes, also known as clinical notes or treatment notes, are a key part of every behavioral health practice. Progress notes are where you record information about treatments applied and how the patient responds to treatment. The information…
Andrew Schatzberg
August 19, 2026
providers work together to maintain large practice success
5 Practice Policies that Help Maintain Large Practice Success BlogBillingBilling for Behavioral HealthClinical CareClinical DocumentationComplianceEHR TechnologyePrescribingGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsIntake and Assessment AutomationManaging Your PracticeMeasurement Based CareNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerOperating VirtuallyPatient EngagementPerformance ReportingPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTelehealth

5 Practice Policies that Help Maintain Large Practice Success

Running a large behavioral health practice comes with a unique set of challenges. Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice…
Andrew Schatzberg
June 12, 2026
Practice manager explores the 5 ehr process flows that will help her practice grow
The 5 EHR Process Flows That Empower Growth and Scale BlogBillingClinical CareClinical DocumentationComplianceEHR TechnologyePrescribingGrowing Your PracticeManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerOperating VirtuallyPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTelehealthTreatment Planning

The 5 EHR Process Flows That Empower Growth and Scale

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems - also known as EMR Software – have become indispensable for behavioral healthcare practices. As the EHR market has grown, systems tailored specifically to mental health have been created to meet the unique requirements of…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
clinician works with patient on medication management and therapy
Medication Management, Therapy, or Both? – Tools and Considerations BlogBillingClinical CareClinical DocumentationComplianceEHR TechnologyePrescribingGrowing Your PracticeManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerOperating VirtuallyPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTelehealthTreatment Planning

Medication Management, Therapy, or Both? – Tools and Considerations

Behavioral health providers often use medications, therapy, or a combination of the two. These distinct treatment approaches are important and should be guided by the expertise of clinicians, as well the consideration of the tools your practice will need to…
Andrew Schatzberg
June 12, 2026
How to weigh all the costs of a cheap EHR solution
Weighing the Tradeoffs of Starting Your Practice with a Cheap EHR Solution BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyePrescribingGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerOperating VirtuallyPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTelehealth

Weighing the Tradeoffs of Starting Your Practice with a Cheap EHR Solution

Imagine starting your behavioral health practice with an EHR system that feels like a real bargain—until it starts wasting your time and compromising your care. Learn why the supposed savings of a cheap EHR solution may not bear out, and…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
Telemedicine Transforming Behavioral Health with Technology
Telemedicine: Transforming Behavioral Health with Technology BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerOperating VirtuallyPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTelehealth

Telemedicine: Transforming Behavioral Health with Technology

Definitions and History Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, refers to the delivery of healthcare services virtually using technology. It allows patients and providers to connect remotely, bridging geographical gaps and improving access to care. The concept of telemedicine dates back…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 20, 2026
Compact license states work together to expand telehealth access.
How to Use Interstate Compacts to See More Telehealth Clients BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyePrescribingGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerOperating VirtuallyPatient EngagementPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and ComplianceTelehealth

How to Use Interstate Compacts to See More Telehealth Clients

Providing telehealth therapy services over the Internet can expand your business and be rewarding, too. Telehealth can fit into your clients’ busy schedules so that they can obtain care that they might not otherwise have access to. Since the COVID-19…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
Practice manager discusses transitioning from clinical to administrative roles in behavioral health
Navigating the Transition from Clinical to Administrative Roles in Behavioral Health Practice BlogComplianceEHR TechnologyGrowing Your PracticeIndustry NewsManaging Your PracticeNon-Prescribing ClinicianOffice ManagerPractice AdministrationPractice OwnerPrescribing ClinicianRegulations and Compliance

Navigating the Transition from Clinical to Administrative Roles in Behavioral Health Practice

Transitioning from clinical to administrative roles in behavioral health is a significant career shift demanding new skills, a different mindset, and a willingness to embrace complex challenges. While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 20, 2026