Behavioral Health Billing Insights

Expert guidance on revenue cycle management, insurance billing, credentialing, and compliance for behavioral health treatment providers.

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Utilization Review

How to Reduce IOP Claim Denials: A Step-by-Step Guide for Treatment Centers

Intensive outpatient programs face some of the highest denial rates in behavioral health billing. Here's a proven framework to dramatically reduce them.

By Squared Away Team8 min read
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Compliance & Parity

Mental Health Parity Laws in 2025: What Every Treatment Facility Billing Team Must Know

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act continues to evolve. Here's how to use it as a powerful tool in your insurance appeals.

By Squared Away Team6 min read
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Credentialing

Insurance Credentialing for New Behavioral Health Facilities: A Complete Timeline

Opening a new treatment center? This is everything you need to know about credentialing timelines, common delays, and how to bill while you wait.

By Squared Away Team7 min read
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Verification of Benefits

The True Cost of an Incomplete VOB: What Treatment Centers Lose at Admission

A rushed or incomplete verification of benefits can cost your facility thousands per admission. Here's what to check every single time.

By Squared Away Team5 min read
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Revenue Cycle

5 KPIs Every Behavioral Health CFO Should Track in Their Billing Dashboard

Are you measuring the right metrics? These five revenue cycle KPIs separate high-performing behavioral health billing operations from the rest.

By Squared Away Team6 min read
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Coding

ASAM Criteria and Insurance Authorizations: How to Document Medical Necessity That Sticks

Strong ASAM documentation is your best defense against authorization denials. This guide walks through each dimension with payer-specific language tips.

By Squared Away Team9 min read