Insurance Billing

Six Frequently Asked Questions About Billing Medicaid for Addiction Treatment in Florida

While Florida will cover inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment for Medicaid patients with SUD, there are a number of services that are not covered under Medicaid rules.

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. 

How to Bill Medicaid for Addiction Treatment in California 

In this post, we’ll cover some of the main considerations you’ll want to keep in mind as you submit Medi-Cal claims in the Golden State. 

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 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.

Medicaid Addiction Treatment in Colorado | Behave Health

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.

HCPCS & CPT Billing Codes for Outpatient Addiction Treatment

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.

Contingency Management May be Coming to an Addiction Treatment Center Near You

How does contingency management work? Why is it so controversial? What does the future of contingency management look like in the behavioral health field?

Unlicensed and Dangerous? What the Growth of Recovery Coaching Means for the Addiction Treatment Community

There are no federal regulations around addiction treatment coaches, peer mentors or support specialists at this time.

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.

Got Psychedelics? How Next Gen Treatments May Transform Behavioral Health

Will psychedelic based treatments be integrated into the larger addiction treatment landscape and, if so, when? What are the barriers to implementing psilocybin therapy in addiction treatment centers in the United States?

What are Digital Therapeutics and How Can You Incorporate Them Into Your Addiction Treatment IOP?

Digital therapeutics are one of the newest pharmaceuticals available for addiction treatment - but they’re not a pill.

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.