Substance Abuse Billing Services for Treatment Centers

Substance abuse billing services team managing claims for addiction treatment centers

Substance abuse billing carries more complexity than standard medical billing. Between HCPCS codes for residential and intensive outpatient treatment, Medicaid carve-outs that vary by state, and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements, addiction treatment centers face a billing environment that general billing teams are not equipped to handle. Here is what this guide covers: Why […]

What Is Medical Coding? A Complete Guide for Healthcare Providers

Medical coder reviewing clinical documentation and assigning behavioral health CPT and ICD-10 codes

Medical coding is the process of converting clinical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes that payers use to determine reimbursement. In behavioral health, coding accuracy directly affects whether claims get paid or denied. Here is what this guide covers: What medical coding is and why it matters What a medical coder actually does Types of […]