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ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status, Unspecified 2024 – 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 DogJuly 30, 2024

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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 DogJuly 28, 2024

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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 SchatzbergJuly 5, 2024

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What Your Private Practice Operating Budget Should Look Like

Navigating New Challenges For behavioral health practitioners starting their own private practice, navigating the financial side can often be daunting. After all, they've trained and specialized in behavioral health, not accounting. Understanding the intricacies of budgeting and financial planning for…

Andrew SchatzbergMay 3, 2024

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3 Ways to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies

Insurance credentialing is an important, intricate process that results in you becoming a “paneled,” in-network provider for a health insurance plan. Credentialing can help your behavioral health practice bring in more patients and more revenue, but it can take several…

Andrew SchatzbergMay 2, 2024

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Transitioning to In-House Billing for Mental Health Services

For behavioral health practices, transitioning to in-house billing for mental health services can be extremely beneficial. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. Many providers outsource their billing, especially if they…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 2, 2024

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How To Start a Therapy Practice

How To Start a Therapy Practice Starting your own behavioral health practice requires patience and commitment. The transition from being a clinician to a practice owner is challenging, but also offers unique rewards. In this article, we present a brief…

Andrew SchatzbergMarch 1, 2024

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How EHR Reporting Helps Identify Areas of Improvement for Your Practice

Behavioral health practices must manage a multitude of factors well in order to be successful. Moreover, from patient needs and treatment modalities to regulatory compliance and financial management, practice managers need to make strategic, informed decisions in a number of…

Andrew SchatzbergFebruary 24, 2024

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Internal vs. External Audit for Mental Health Practices

Being prepared for audits is a critical aspect of running a successful mental health practice. And, of course, it’s a field where compliance with regulations and industry standards is non-negotiable. Compliance ultimately protects both patients and practices. The details of…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 30, 2024

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