Understanding the ASAM Level of Care Certification for addiction treatment providers

Unlike The Joint Commission’s accreditation program or CARF’s accreditation program, the ASAM Level of Care Certification program looks specifically at how a program fits into the ASAM Criteria.

Top 5 questions we get asked about Joint Commission certification for addiction treatment

TJC certification not only raises your organization’s profile within the behavioral health community, in many states it also makes your organization eligible for Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.

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.

Introducing Behave360 Professional Services for Addiction Treatment Startups

We are excited to announce that Behave Health is launching a new effort to expand and consolidate our startup consulting, accreditation, and licensing services under a single umbrella, called Behave360. 

2024 - Most Commonly Used Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health CPT Codes for Billing and Reimbursement

When the CMS drops a new update to existing codes, it’s considered a “new codeset” - a shiny new box of codes that addiction treatment billers can use to communicate about services rendered with insurance payers. 

2024 Update! Mastering CPT Codes for Residential Addiction Treatment Services: H0017, H0018, H0019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, released their annual update to CPT/HCPCS codes on September 8th, 2023. 

Medicaid Billing for Massachusetts Addiction Treatment Programs 

You can find the entire range of CPT codes accepted for addiction treatment billing at MassHealth in Subchapter 6 of the MassHealth Substance Use Disorder Treatment Manual, under the header, “Substance Use Disorder Treatment Service Codes.”

Medicaid Billing Secrets for Addiction Treatment in Tennessee

Medicaid in Tennessee is called TennCare. According to a recent study, well over 65% of all addiction treatment centers in Tennessee accept Medicaid. That number is growing about .1% every year, with a total of 297 facilities treating SUD in Tennessee.   

Are You a Good Candidate for Behave Health's Addiction Treatment Startup Program?

Are you thinking of opening an addiction treatment center but don’t know where to start? Welcome. You’ve found your people. Behave Health’s Addiction Treatment Startup Program might be a good fit for you.

Medicaid Billing for Addiction Treatment in Arizona

Medicaid in Arizona is called the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, or AHCCCS, for short. The vast majority of services delivered through AHCCCS are delivered by managed care health plans, rather than fee-for-service providers.

Secrets of Medicaid Billing for Addiction Treatment in Washington

The Medicaid program in Washington State is nicknamed Apple Health. Washington Medicaid will reimburse for a wide variety of addiction treatment services.

Medicaid Billing for Addiction Treatment in Georgia

Learn what treatment service categories are covered under Georgia Medicaid, as well as some of the most common CPT codes you’ll encounter when billing Medicaid for addiction treatment services in Georgia. 

Master Medicaid Billing for Addiction Treatment in Michigan

The most common name of Michigan Medicaid is simply Medicaid. However, there are some circumstances where you’ll hear Medicaid plan names such as Healthy Michigan Plan, Children’s Special Health Care Services, MIChild, or Maternity Outpatient Medical Services