Navigating the forced transition from Luminello to SimplePractice can be challenging—especially for larger behavioral health practices or those launching IOP/PHP programs. In this post, we compare Luminello, SimplePractice, and BehaveHealth to show how you can maintain smooth operations, optimize revenue, and deliver quality care. Learn why BehaveHealth stands out with advanced billing (including UB-04), team-based workflows, and integrated facility tools—essential for growing mental health organizations.
Adjustment Disorder Treatment Plans: A Guide | BehaveHealth
Depression Treatment Plans: Goals, Assessment & Billing
Discover expert guidance on developing comprehensive treatment plans for depression. This in‐depth resource covers assessment, goal setting, tailored interventions, and documentation—including ICD‑10 and billing codes—to help clinicians, administrators, and behavioral health professionals deliver quality care.
Treatment Plan for Anxiety: ICD-10 Codes, Goals, ICD-11 Updates & Best Practices
This guide covers developing an effective anxiety treatment plan, including ICD-10 and ICD-11 codes (like GAD and unspecified anxiety), setting measurable goals and objectives, and ensuring compliance. It also provides a case study and FAQs, emphasizing the importance of accurate documentation and tools like Behave EHR.
ICD-10 Codes for Anxiety and Comprehensive Treatment Planning: The Ultimate Guide for Behavioral Health Providers
Accurately coding anxiety disorders with ICD-10 and crafting a solid treatment plan are twin pillars of effective behavioral health practice. Getting the ICD-10 coding right ensures compliance, facilitates reimbursement, and paints a clear clinical picture – while a well-structured treatment plan turns that diagnosis into actionable care. This exhaustive guide will walk through everything a behavioral health provider needs to know about ICD-10 codes for anxiety and treatment planning, from coding accuracy and common pitfalls, to developing SMART goals and evidence-based interventions for anxiety. We’ll also explore how these pieces fit into behavioral health documentation and discuss the upcoming transition from ICD-10 to ICD-11 and its implications. Throughout, we’ll highlight how Behave EHR can streamline both coding and treatment planning, ensuring providers stay compliant and deliver high-quality care.
Mastering IOP Billing: CPT Codes, Insurance Reimbursement, and Licensing
What is IOP Billing and How Does It Work? IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) billing involves using HCPCS codes like H0015 (substance use IOP) and S9480 (mental health IOP) to submit claims for bundled daily services. Most insurers require pre-authorization, condition code 92 (for Medicare), and a minimum of 9 hours of weekly treatment to qualify for reimbursement. Proper coding, medical necessity documentation, and adherence to payer guidelines help ensure claim approval and avoid denials.
Update on Trump's Addiction Treatment Policies, and What the Future May Hold for Behavioral Health
In previous posts, we covered predictions on the Trump administration’s effects on the addiction treatment and recovery residence communities. Change has been moving fast as the Trump administration makes big moves in the Executive Branch and appoints cabinet members like Robert F Kennedy, Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Today, we will update our previous predictions and highlight some new issues to watch as the developments unfold.
CARF vs. Joint Commission: Behavioral Health Accreditation
CARF and The Joint Commission are the two major accrediting bodies for behavioral healthcare. CARF offers a consultative approach and accredits specific programs. The Joint Commission is more medical and compliance-driven, accrediting entire organizations. Both ensure quality standards and continuous improvement but differ in scope and philosophy.
Mental Health Progress Notes: Best Practices | BehaveHealth
Mental health progress notes are the backbone of clinical documentation for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals. These notes track a client's journey through treatment, providing a written record of each session that supports continuity of care, communication among providers, and legal and ethical accountability. High-quality progress notes ensure that care is consistent and effective, allowing any clinician involved in the case to understand the client's history and current status. They also serve as legal documents that can protect both client and clinician by evidencing the services provided and the decision-making process.
Navigating UnitedHealthcare Addiction Treatment Coverage: Operational Strategies for SUD Providers
Navigating UnitedHealthcare's addiction treatment coverage can be complex. This guide offers step-by-step instructions for healthcare providers on verifying patient benefits, understanding medical necessity (ASAM criteria), obtaining prior authorizations, managing concurrent reviews, and appealing denials. Mastering these processes is crucial for streamlining workflows, minimizing payment issues, and ensuring patients receive necessary care under their UHC plans. Key steps include accurate benefit verification, comprehensive documentation of medical necessity, and timely submission of authorization and appeal requests.
2025 Federal Addiction & Mental Health Policy | BehaveHealth
Best Grants: Sober Living & Halfway Houses US | Behavehealth
An outpatient addiction or mental health treatment center looking to expand into sober living housing must approach the project with careful planning. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the key considerations for adding a recovery housing component (such as a sober living home or halfway house) as a separate entity. It emphasizes compliance with regulations, sustainable financial planning, and leveraging grant funding opportunities.
Recovery Capital Origins: Granfield, Cloud, and the Birth of a Concept
The concept of recovery capital (RC) has reshaped modern addiction treatment by shifting focus from pathology to resilience. RC’s development is rooted in decades of collaborative work by researchers, clinicians, and advocates worldwide. This blog post explores the pioneers, tools, and frameworks that built the RC paradigm—and how they continue to inform strengths-based care today.
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How to Turn Your Practice into an Addiction Treatment Center in Ohio
If you're considering expanding your existing medical or mental health practice into a full-fledged addiction treatment center in Ohio, you're making a timely decision. The state is facing a significant challenge with substance abuse, particularly opioids, and there's a growing need for quality treatment options.