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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.

March 18, 2026

Anthem Denial Rates for Addiction Treatment: Fight Back

Anthem denial rates for addiction treatment hit 25-35% for residential and PHP. Learn which denial codes they use, how to appeal effectively, and when to cite MHPAEA parity law.

March 18, 2026

Aetna Precertification Guide for Addiction Treatment

Master Aetna precertification addiction treatment billing with this operational guide. Learn authorization types, documentation requirements, and denial prevention.

March 18, 2026

Kaiser Length of Stay Authorizations: Addiction Treatment by Level of Care

Real Oregon data on Kaiser Foundation length of stay addiction treatment authorization by level of care. What Kaiser actually approves for detox, residential, PHP, IOP.

March 18, 2026

Cigna Billing Claims Address: What Behavioral Health Providers Actually Need

Stop mailing paper claims to Cigna. Here's the billing address you're looking for, plus why electronic submission gets you paid 2-4 weeks faster.

March 18, 2026

Humana BH Clinical Guidelines: Addiction Treatment Guide

Practical guide to Humana behavioral health clinical guidelines for addiction treatment: ASAM criteria, prior auth requirements, MAT billing, and documentation strategies.

March 18, 2026

HCSC Diagnosis Codes for Addiction Treatment URs

Master HCSC diagnosis codes for addiction treatment URs. Precise ICD-10 coding for BCBS IL, TX, OK, MT, NM to prevent denials and speed authorizations.

March 18, 2026

BCBS Billing Contact Info by State: Addiction Treatment

State-by-state BCBS billing contacts for addiction treatment: claims addresses, provider phone numbers, EDI payer IDs, and authorization contacts you need.

March 18, 2026

Independence Blue Cross Discharge Tips for Addiction Treatment Providers

Operational guide to Independence Blue Cross addiction treatment discharge: precertification requirements, care management tactics, Suboxone coverage rules, and denial prevention strategies.

March 18, 2026

Molina Prior Authorization Guide for Addiction Treatment

Complete guide to Molina Healthcare prior authorization for addiction treatment: required documentation, submission process, concurrent reviews, and appeal strategies.