Breaking Barriers: Telemedicine’s Impact on Access to Mental Health Therapy and Understanding In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Coverage
Telemedicine has revolutionized the landscape of mental health therapy, breaking down barriers to access and transforming the way providers deliver care. In today’s digital a
Navigating New Norms: Mental Health Evolution Post-COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, the world didn’t just battle a virus; it faced a silent crisis that crept into the corners of our minds, reshaping our approach to mental health care
Insurance Benefit Verification Checklist: 10 Easy Essentials
An insurance benefit verification checklist is the list of questions a practice answers about a new client’s coverage before the first session. It confirms the plan is active
Co-Payment: A Provider Guide to Collecting Copays
A co-payment (also written copay) is a flat dollar amount a client pays for a covered visit, set by the health plan, not by you. You collect it, and the payer pays the rest of the
What Does a Patient Pay When They Have a Deductible? A Provider Guide
So, what does a patient pay when they have a deductible? The client pays the full allowed amount for covered visits until the deductible is met, then pays only their copay or coins
Coinsurance in Therapy Billing: What Your Client Pays
Coinsurance in therapy billing is the percentage of the plan’s allowed amount that your client pays for each covered service, after the deductible is met and until the out-of
“Allowed” amount or rate when submitting claims to insurance
“Allowed” amount or rate is defined as the maximum amount insurance will pay for a covered service code. Based on the patient’s insurance policy, it will determine who pa
Coordination of Benefits (COB)
Coordination of benefits (COB) is a reason why claims are “Denied.” Coordination of Benefits (COB) is when a patient has more than one healthcare insurance company. For
Common reasons claims denied or rejected by insurance
There are various reasons why claims are denied or rejected by insurance. The best way to avoid claims being denied is to submit “clean” claims on the front end. Th