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What is CPT Code 96127 and when do I use it

CPT Code 96127: Billing Guide for Mental Health Reimbursement (2025)

By Dr. October Boyles | September 22, 2022

CPT Code 96127: Billing, Documentation & Reimbursement Guide for Mental Health (2025) CPT code 96127 is a brief behavioral/emotional assessment code used when you administer…

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Clinician using a laptop to write a progress note

How to Write Progress Notes: Tips, Templates & Examples

By Dr. October Boyles | September 8, 2022

How to Write Progress Notes That Are Clear, Compliant, and Clinically Useful Progress notes are a vital part of every behavioral health clinician’s workflow. They…

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How to Write Couples Therapy Notes

How to Write Couples Therapy Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 24, 2022

How to Write Couples Therapy Notes Couples counseling differs from individual therapy because instead of dealing with one person’s issues or addiction, you’re working through…

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What clinicians need to know about out of network reimbursement

What Out-of-Network Providers Need to Know About Insurance

By Fatima Davis | August 18, 2022

What Providers Need to Know About Out-of-Network Insurance Reimbursement Out-of-network providers are clinicians who do not have a contract with a specific insurance plan, meaning…

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Recent DSM-5-TR Updates

Recent DSM-5-TR Updates

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 9, 2022

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…

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Which EHR Is Right for My Practice?

Which EHR Is Right for My Practice?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | July 15, 2022

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…

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Mental Health Counselor typing therapist notes on a computer

Therapist Notes: Types of Therapy Notes, Examples & Best Practices

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | July 7, 2022

Therapist Notes: Complete Guide to Documentation Types & Best Practices This definitive guide to therapist notes addresses one of the biggest challenges mental health professionals…

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6 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Medical Transcribing Services

6 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Medical Transcribing Services

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 28, 2022

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…

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Is Telehealth the New Norm?

Is Telehealth the New Norm?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 23, 2022

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…

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A therapist using ABA therapy for a child diagnosed with ADHD

ABA Therapy for ADHD: Strategies to Improve Focus & Behavior

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 15, 2022

ABA Therapy for ADHD: Practical Strategies to Strengthen Focus & Behavior Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy offers an effective treatment approach for children with ADHD,…

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Adults in mental health group therapy doing life skills activities

Life Skills Activities & Group Therapy Activities for Adults

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 3, 2022

Life Skills Activities for Group Therapy with Adults This blog post explores a variety of engaging life skills activities designed for use in adult group…

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Adding and Updating Digital Contact Information in NPPES

Adding and Updating Digital Contact Information in NPPES

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 11, 2022

Behavioral health providers are no strangers to collaboration and patient file exchanges. Whether you were looking for another therapist’s help on a case or had…

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14 Tips for Effective Couples Therapy Sessions

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 27, 2022

14 Tips for Effective Couples Therapy Sessions This blog post offers practical tips for couples therapy that help clinicians guide partners toward healthier communication, emotional…

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The Six-Step Crisis Intervention Model Explained

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 19, 2022

The Six-Step Crisis Intervention Model Explained A mental health crisis can happen suddenly, leaving someone feeling overwhelmed or unsafe. In these moments, clinicians need a…

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Best Practices for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Documentation

Best Practices for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Documentation

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 6, 2022

  Adults struggling with mental health issues may be admitted to a psychosocial rehabilitation program (PRP). This type of program is intended to provide a variety of…

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