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My Number One Tip on Getting More Clients!
It’s really simple: call them up if they leave you their phone number or call them back as quickly as you can if you ever miss their call. Respond to their inquiry into your services immediately. Most people want to get their problems solved ASAP. If they checked you out and thought you could help enough […]
Mental Health CMS1500 Form [Download JPG + PDF]
Here’s a copy of the PDF form for your download: Download! Here’s your blank CMS1500 form for download!
Where Do I File Out of State Blue Cross Blue Shield Claims?
Updated Article –> Learn more here People complain about Medicare billing but really they should be complaining about Blue Cross Blue S1hield! It’s an absolute sh!t-show (pardon my ‘French’). Blue Card plans are notoriously complicated nationally, and create a huge headache for our providers. Here’s the gist: Where Do I File If They Aren’t In […]
Is Social Media Worth It For Lead Gen?
The short answer is no, but with some caveats. Why Doesn’t Social Media Work? People aren’t using social media channels to find therapists, but they are using them to find information. So if you are posting on instagram, snapchat, facebook, and twitter with relevant articles, guides, etc, great. Over time they may see you as […]
Medicare Claims Mailing Addressed for Mental Health Part B Claims
Here is a long list of all Medicare Part B claims addresses by State! Alabama Cahaba GBA Medicare Part B Claims P.O. Box 6169 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Alaska Noridian Healthcare Solutions P.O. Box 6703 Fargo, ND 58108-6703 American Samoa Noridian Healthcare Solutions P.O. Box 6777 Fargo, ND 58108-6777 Arkansas Novitas Solutions P.O. Box 3098 Mechanicsburg, […]
Should I Become an In-Network Mental Health Provider? Pros and Cons
Many mental health providers contact us asking for advice about credentialing. Is it worth it? Will I get paid less? Will I see more patients? Does in-network and out-of-network billing change? This article will attempt to answer the reasons for and against getting credentialed with insurance panels. If you have other questions, feel free to […]
How Do I Know My Contracted Rate as a Mental Health Therapist?
Many of our providers will ask us what their contracted rate is for each insurance company that they’re in network with, or working with out of network. This is an important but unfortunately disappointing fact to reveal: we cannot know the exact amount of a reimbursement until that reimbursement has been made, checks have been […]
Am I In-Network? Sorting Out Your Tax ID and NPI Information
Having a hard time sorting out the information on file with insurance companies you’re in-network with? Getting rejected claims stating you’re out of network when you know you’re in network? This guide will help you understand one reason why: your NPI and Tax ID information is mismatched and registered incorrectly. (There are many reasons for […]
Understanding EOBs: Allowed Amount vs Adjusted Amount vs Insurance Reimbursement vs Patient Responsibility
Let’s try to explain this as fast as possible! Let’s say you bill your full billed fee of $150 to an insurance company. They adjust your fee down by $50, which is the adjusted amount. You are not allowed to collect this amount from anyone, so do not charge this extra to the patient. That […]
