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How to Maximize Your Reimbursement for Group Therapy Sessions

Group therapy is a powerful treatment modality for many patients and can be cost-effective for practitioners. But for many therapists, maximizing reimbursement for these sessions is challenging. Group therapy involves unique documentation and coding practices that can significantly impact your…

Andrew SchatzbergSeptember 6, 2024

An Overview of EHRs Designed for CBT and DBT

An electronic health records (EHR) system can do more than house patient records—an EHR designed for CBT, DBT, and other types of behavioral health therapies can help meet the specific needs of your practice. Choosing an EHR built for behavioral…

Andrew SchatzbergSeptember 3, 2024

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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 SchatzbergAugust 21, 2024

5 Ways to Use Outcome Measures Data

The field of behavioral health has seen a shift toward value-based care. This transition is part of a broader movement across all of healthcare to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. Value-based care models incentivize providers to deliver high-quality and…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 6, 2024

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Meeting Psychiatrists’ Technical Needs: A Practice Owner’s Guide to EHR

An electronic health record (EHR) system is a critical tool for successful, patient-centered psychiatric practices. There are a number of specific technical requirements for an EHR system that meets psychiatrists’ needs. These translate to core functions of an EHR. Whether…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 3, 2024

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Opening Your Own Practice vs. Working at a Group Practice: Pros and Cons

Choosing between opening your own practice or working at a group practice is a critical decision for behavioral healthcare providers. Understanding the benefits and challenges of each option can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your personal…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 1, 2024

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Hiring New Providers and Setting Them Up For Success: A Guide for Behavioral Health Practices

In the dynamic field of behavioral health, the success of your practice depends on the strength and effectiveness of your provider team. If you want to meet growing patient demand and enhance your service capabilities, you’ll need to hire top-shelf…

Andrew SchatzbergAugust 1, 2024

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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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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 SchatzbergJuly 24, 2024

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