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Secrets of Billing Medicaid in Pennsylvania for Addiction Treatment Services

Finding information about billing Medicaid for addiction treatment services in Pennsylvania can be difficult. This post contains some tips and tricks - as well as some handy resources - to point you in the direction of the answers you need. 

Everything You Need to Know About Insurance Billing for Addiction Treatment in Pennsylvania 

If you’re running an addiction treatment center, IOP program or any type of behavioral health concern in Pennsylvania, you know that addiction treatment billing in Pennsylvania is anything but straightforward.

Understanding HCPCS and CPT Billing Codes for Addiction Treatment Detox : Inpatient, Residential, and Outpatient 

Let’s dive into the most common addiction treatment detox HCPCS and CPT codes, what they mean, and when to use them.

Understanding Medicaid Billing and Coverage for Addiction Treatment in Minnesota

Medicaid in Minnesota - also known as “Medical Assistance” - is a popular option for many people seeking treatment for Substance Use Disorder in the North Star State.

What Addiction Treatment Services Does Medicaid Cover in Colorado? 

Colorado’s Health First program has a very robust coverage map for for Medicaid patients seeking addiction treatment and behavioral health services in the state.

Behave Community is Live! Explore Security-Conscious B2B Networking for Behavioral Health Organizations

Is your behavioral health organization looking for ways to network with other organizations in the behavioral health space? There’s an app for that.

Understanding HCPCS and CPT Billing Codes for Outpatient Addiction Treatment: H0015, H2036, S0201, and S9480

The two most important codes to understand for IOP are H0015, alcohol and drug services IOP program, and S9480, Intensive outpatient psychiatric services, per diem.

Behave Health is Celebrating National Recovery Month With 4 Tips for Easing Clinician Burnout 

Make no mistake, this is a demanding job. The rates of clinician burnout in the behavioral health field are astronomical.

Comparing Behave Health and EHR Your Way for Addiction Treatment EHR Shoppers 

Comparing Behave Health and EHR Your Way and trying to decide which one is best fit for your addiction treatment or behavioral healthcare organization? 

Cybersecurity and Behavioral Health: How to Protect Your Addiction Treatment Organization

As behavioral health professionals, we are entrusted with some of the most sensitive and powerful information in our patients’ lives. We owe to our patients to protect this privilege carefully. 

Creative Ideas for Improving Addiction Treatment Accessibility Rates Capture the Imagination 

The answer to the addiction treatment accessibility problem seems obvious: simply make it easier for people who are suffering from SUD to access the care they need. The reality is not so simple. 

Addiction Treatment Parity Laws May Get an Update Soon - Here's What to Expect

Parity for addiction treatment and mental health care is the law of the land - in theory - but the execution of that reality has been shaky for years. That may soon change.

When Will it Get Better? Staffing Shortages in Addiction Treatment and How Smart EMR Use Can Help

The healthcare staffing shortage, and the behavioral health staffing shortage in particular, does not appear to be easing up any time soon. 

Top 4 Most Wanted EMR Features for Addiction Treatment in 2024

ChatGPT, AI, Telehealth. in 2024, addiction treatment organizations are increasingly looking to EHR vendors to leverage these developments for improved patient outcomes and more efficient, affordable, accessible care. 

Buying or Leasing a New Location? What to Look for in Addiction Treatment Real Estate Deals 

Finding right-sized real estate solutions to drive growth in your behavioral health or addiction treatment organization can prove to be very difficult.

How to Increase Patient Portal Engagement in Addiction Treatment Clients (and Why it Matters)

Without patient portal use, addiction treatment planning, medication management, patient-provider communication and alumni engagement all suffer. 


5 Most Common Mistakes Owners Make When Opening an Addiction Treatment Group Practice

Considering opening an addiction treatment, behavioral health or even mental health group practice? Congratulations! What you do at this moment will have lasting effects on your business for years to come.

What is 'Meaningful Use' and ‘Interoperability?’ Why Does it Matter for Addiction Treatment EHR Users?

Let’s define “meaningful use” and “interoperability” and take a look at what these terms mean in a behavioral health context.

AthenaHealth Causes Big Problems for Behavioral Health Group Practices and Outpatient Programs

With all of AthenaHealth’s merits, there are some serious cons to this software for addiction treatment group practice and outpatient program owners.