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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 18, 2026
UnitedHealth Medical Necessity Guide for Addiction Treatment
Master UnitedHealth medical necessity documentation for addiction treatment. Practical guide to ASAM dimensions, authorization requests, and denial prevention.
March 18, 2026
Centene Expedited Appeal Guide for Addiction Treatment Providers
Master Centene expedited appeals for addiction treatment. Step-by-step guide covering Ambetter, HealthNet, Fidelis subsidiaries with documentation that wins.
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.