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

Insurance Denials Behavioral Health: What's Really Happening and How to Fight Back

March 3, 2026

Insurance Denials Behavioral Health: What's Really Happening and How to Fight Back

Learn why insurance denials hit IOP and PHP programs hardest, the most common denial types, and how to build a denial management process that protects your revenue.

Your Complete Guide to Addiction Treatment Insurance Billing in Florida

March 3, 2026

Your Complete Guide to Addiction Treatment Insurance Billing in Florida

Learn how to bill IOP and PHP services in Florida — CPT codes, prior authorization, Medicaid MCO requirements, denial codes, and compliance rules for SUD programs.

Answers to Your Top Questions About Addiction Treatment Billing in Illinois

March 3, 2026

Answers to Your Top Questions About Addiction Treatment Billing in Illinois

Illinois IOP and PHP billing explained: H-codes, credentialing timelines, denial reasons, Medicaid rates, and compliance requirements for addiction treatment programs.

The Biggest Insurance Billing Mistakes Addiction Treatment Providers Make in Ohio

March 3, 2026

The Biggest Insurance Billing Mistakes Addiction Treatment Providers Make in Ohio

Ohio IOP and PHP billing mistakes are costing behavioral health providers thousands. Learn how to fix credentialing gaps, prior auth lapses, wrong CPT codes, and denial patterns before they trigger audits or recoupments.

H0015 Billing Code for IOP: What Every Clinician and Program Operator Needs to Know

March 3, 2026

H0015 Billing Code for IOP: What Every Clinician and Program Operator Needs to Know

Learn how to bill H0015 correctly for IOP services — covering reimbursement rates, documentation requirements, payer-specific rules, common denial codes, and telehealth guidance for substance use treatment programs.

HCPCS and CPT Billing Codes for Residential Addiction Treatment: H0017, H0018, and H0019 Explained

March 3, 2026

HCPCS and CPT Billing Codes for Residential Addiction Treatment: H0017, H0018, and H0019 Explained

Break down HCPCS codes H0017, H0018, and H0019 for residential addiction treatment — what they cover, how to bill them correctly, and compliance tips to avoid denials.

Treatment Eligibility and Screening: How to Build a Process That Actually Works

March 3, 2026

Treatment Eligibility and Screening: How to Build a Process That Actually Works

Learn how to build a treatment eligibility and screening process that protects patients, reduces claim denials, and keeps your behavioral health program compliant. A step-by-step guide for IOP and PHP operators.

H0003 Lab Drug and Alcohol Screening: What IOP/PHP Programs Need to Know About Billing and Compliance

March 3, 2026

H0003 Lab Drug and Alcohol Screening: What IOP/PHP Programs Need to Know About Billing and Compliance

Learn how H0003 lab drug and alcohol screening works in IOP and PHP programs — what it covers, how to bill it correctly, and how to avoid the claim denials that quietly drain your revenue.

H0004 Billing Code: How Individual Counseling Gets Reimbursed in IOP/PHP Programs

March 3, 2026

H0004 Billing Code: How Individual Counseling Gets Reimbursed in IOP/PHP Programs

Learn how H0004 billing works in IOP and PHP programs — including reimbursement rates, documentation requirements, common denial reasons, and how it compares to CPT 90837.