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ICD-11 Updates for 2022
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) has been the foundation for medical coding, clinical workflows and research across the world, but the current version is about 30…
How to Decide What Rates to Charge for Your Therapy Services
Deciding how much therapy costs can be challenging for even the most seasoned therapists. Counseling is a unique field. The value of your services is…
Therapy Intake Questions: A Clinician’s Guide & Examples
Therapy Intake: A Clinician’s Guide for Mental Health, Counseling & Psychiatry Therapy intake questions, process steps, and documentation examples for clinicians conducting mental health, counseling,…
Therapist Shame and Documentation: How the Shame Spiral Keeps You Behind on Notes and Hating Documentation
Therapist Shame and Documentation Let me start by saying this. There’s nothing to be ashamed of in regard to your documentation. Truly. Even if you…
Substance Abuse Notes: Real Progress Note Examples for Addiction Counselors
Substance Abuse Notes: Example Progress Notes and Tips for Clinicians Effective substance abuse notes help clinicians document treatment progress, demonstrate medical necessity, and ensure continuity…
DAP Notes: Format, Examples & Free Template
DAP Notes: How to Write Them, With Examples, Template & Best Practices A DAP note is a clinical progress note format that organizes documentation into…
CPT Code 96127: Billing Guide for Mental Health Reimbursement (2025)
CPT Code 96127 Description: Billing, Documentation & Reimbursement Guide for Mental Health (2026) CPT code 96127 is a brief behavioral/emotional assessment code used when you…
How to Write Mental Health Progress Notes: Tips, Templates & Examples
How to Write Mental Health Progress Notes + Examples and Templates Writing mental health progress notes is part of every session, but it can feel…
Couples Therapy Notes: Templates, Examples & Documentation Tips
How to Write Couples Therapy Notes (Templates, Examples, and Insurance Considerations) Writing effective couples therapy notes requires balancing clinical clarity, ethical documentation, and, when applicable.…
Out-of-Network Reimbursement: What Providers Need to Know
Out-of-Network Reimbursement for Behavioral Health Providers Quick Definition An out-of-network provider is a clinician who does not have a contract with a client’s insurance plan.…
Recent DSM-5-TR Updates
Recent DSM-5-TR Updates As a behavioral health professional, it’s essential to stay up-to-date on changes to the DSM-5 to diagnose patients accurately and help them…
Which EHR Is Right for My Practice?
An electronic health record (EHR) underpins the many tasks in healthcare practices, from recording progress notes to billing patients. Since practices have so much to…
Therapy Notes: Types, Formats, Examples & How to Write Them
Therapy Notes: A Complete Guide to Types, Formats, and Best Practices Therapy notes are essential for documenting client care, supporting medical necessity, and protecting clinicians…
6 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Medical Transcribing Services
6 Reasons Why You Should AvoidMedical Transcribing Services Amidst record rates of burnout in healthcare, some practices have turned to medical transcription services to ease…
Is Telehealth the New Norm?
Due to widespread lockdowns aimed at reducing the risk of community transmission of COVID-19, clinics across the world scrambled to find an effective way to…