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How to Avoid Recoupments for Retro-Termed Policies

Few things are more frustrating for behavioral health providers than delivering care in good faith, only to face a recoupment (or insurer takeback) months later due

Overwhelmed by Paperwork? How Revenue Cycle Management Brings Peace of Mind to Behavioral Health Practices

A few years back, we wrote about how difficult it can be to keep track of responsibilities and how maintaining a neat work journal can be helpful.

Games Commercial Payers Play: Delays, Disappearing Emails, and the Lack of Follow-Through

If you’ve ever dealt with a commercial insurance payer, chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of what feels like an endless waiting game. From dragging

There Are Many Paths to Recovery: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Substance use and mental health challenges are deeply personal and complex, which is why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to healing. Every individual’s story is unique, and

The Hidden Costs of In-House Billing (and How Outsourcing Solves Them)

When behavioral health providers think about cutting costs, outsourcing billing may not be the first thing that comes to mind. After all, doing billing in-house

Why Clinical Documentation is Key to Reimbursement in SUD Treatment

In substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, the primary focus is delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that helps clients heal and thrive. But behind the scenes, there’s

Why Verification of Benefits (VOB) Is the Backbone of Successful Medical Billing

Accurate billing isn’t just about submitting claims. It starts long before services are ever provided. One of the most crucial steps in the revenue cycle

Cigna Launches AI Tools to Simplify Healthcare

Cigna just rolled out six new AI-powered tools on their myCigna portal to make healthcare—especially behavioral health billing—a whole lot smoother. These tools are designed to

HIPAA and Telehealth: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth was underused and understudied. But as regulations changed and the telehealth parity went into effect, more people started taking

Who Handles Substance Use Treatment Billing?

Substance use treatment is life-changing, but behind the scenes, billing for these services is anything but simple. Navigating the complexities of insurance claims, pre-authorizations, and

Industry Trends and Regulatory Updates in Behavioral Health Billing

The landscape of behavioral health and substance use treatment is changing rapidly, and so are the billing requirements that support it. Providers are facing a

Disaster Preparedness for Substance Use Treatment Centers

This week, Central Texas was struck by catastrophic flash flooding that began over the July 4th holiday. To date, it has tragically claimed 120 lives and has