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Health plans are increasingly steering members with milder mental health concerns toward behavioral health coaches and digital wellness tools instead of licensed therapists. Insurers frame these coaching programs as providing faster access to care and “early...
Do you bill for “unspecified” and “other specified” diagnoses? Well, you aren’t alone. These diagnoses are those favorite “catch all” diagnoses that many of us lean on heavily. Some of us, too heavily. And why not? Our clients are complex, and rarely fit neatly...
Being a psychotherapist often feels like riding a financial rollercoaster, with its unpredictable ups and downs. One month you’re booked solid; the next, your schedule is a sea of empty slots and cancellations. And if you take a vacation or are ill? That’s just...
In this modern age, telehealth is king. So whether you’re huddled in front of a computer in the corner of your bedroom or have an office suite with bottled water, let’s get real: your only human interaction may be with the Amazon delivery person. And if you...
Think you have to work harder or longer to make more money in private practice? Fortunately, that isn't the case. Your calendar does not need to become a hostage to your good intentions. Instead, it may be helpful to look at how your practice could be quietly...
Last updated Sept 15, 2026 I've written a lot of articles over the years about Medicare. So I thought it would be helpful to put together this page to answer some of your questions about Medicare. I'll try to update it regularly, posting the most up-to-date...
Are you using your Social Security number on claims, superbills, and other practice documents? You might want to rethink this. Using your Social Security Number on practice forms carries a risk of identity theft. There is also the risk of financial fraud...
Do you work with Medicaid clients? Over 80% of Medicaid clients don’t know they’ll need to report work, education or volunteer hours starting in 2027 to maintain coverage, according to a survey from the Health Management Academy. The new requirements The...
While I have always emphasized the importance of putting all your client’s diagnoses on a claim – even the Z codes – this may be more important than you realize. Although found in the DSM-5-TR, Z codes are typically not billable as primary or standalone diagnoses,...
= Updated July 23, 2026 I recently traveled to Washington state to meet Susan Frager from PsychBillingCoach.com. I have turned to Susan for years, whenever I don’t know an answer (I know, you thought I had all the answers, but I don’t). But I had never met her in...