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How to Update NPI Information for Mental Health Providers

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The process is simpler than most would realize.  Simply head over to your NPPES account at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/ and create an account or login.  You can submit an address change request via your account there.  This is the most expedient way to make changes so we recommend this method. Alternatively you can use the official form from […]

EHR Walk-Through & Tutorial (2021 Edition)

beginners guide to mental health billing

TheraThink.com/billing-service for more information! Sign in — https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc Add Provider Information – https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc?t=9 Add a Client and Check Eligibility and Benefits – https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc?t=80 Add Your Weekly Calendar of Appointments — https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc?t=227 View Clients Index — https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc?t=311 View Client — https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc?t=318 Create a Statement — https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc?t=330 & https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc?t=626 View Appointments for a Client — https://youtu.be/7U_He0Kz1wc?t=357 View […]

How to Back Bill Mental Health Insurance Claims

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This short article will teach you how to back bill mental health insurance claims.  If your claims are old but you still want to see if they will pay out, this guide is for you. Many providers come to us asking how to back bill mental health insurance claims and unfortunately, this is a tough […]

Same Day Modifiers for Mental Health Billing

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This guide will teach you how to bill for multiple mental health services on the same date of service using the correct same day modifier. Mental health providers regularly perform an intake session and then see the client with their family, in group, or for another session on the same day. These claims are often […]

How to Understand the Allowed Amount on Mental Health EOBs

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This short article will explain what the allowed amount, or contracted rate, means on your mental health EOBs. Like every industry, the insurance claims industry has developed a fair number of new terms and its own jargon.  Allowed amount, contracted rate, disallowed amount, deductible, coinsurance, par and non participating providers, PPOs and HMOs and Open Access. […]

CPT Code 90847 & 90846: Couples and Family Therapy Billing Guide [2024]

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CPT Code 90847 and procedure code 90846 can be challenging to bill. Here’s a guide on how to bill mental health family therapy CPT codes 90847 and 90846. We will teach you the differences between family and couples or marriage counseling. NOTE: This guide has been updated in 2022 to reflect current CPT Code 90847 […]

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