Managing your revenue cycle effectively is vital for any behavioral health practice, but knowing when to consider outside help can be challenging. As practices grow and the healthcare landscape becomes increasingly complex, many providers find themselves at a crossroads: continue handling revenue cycle management (RCM) in-house or partner with specialized experts? This guide will discuss […]
On the Missing Piece Blog, you can find everything you need to know about outsourcing billing services for ABA therapy.
Missing Piece has over 13 years of experience in ABA insurance billing services. Our blog is filled to the brim with essential ABA insurance billing information, such as current billing codes for occupational therapy, how to outsource medical billing, how to claim for an ABA treatment plan, and more.
Whether you want to know about the history of ABA therapy or you’re more interested in the future of medical billing in the industry, our blog has everything you need. You can also listen to the Missing Piece Podcast, one of the best ABA podcasts, for up-to-date information for anyone with an interest in the industry.
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How to Maintain Therapeutic Progress in Telehealth ABA
The increasing use of telehealth in ABA therapy has transformed the behavioral analysis landscape. While in-person therapy sessions remain the cornerstone for most clients, virtual ABA therapy has opened the door for underserved and geographically distant communities. Telehealth provides a flexible and accessible alternative to traditional in-person sessions. However, the virtual format of telehealth ABA […]
Behavioral Health Billing: How to Manage Private Pay vs. Insurance Reimbursement
Whether you’re just starting your behavioral health practice or reevaluating your reimbursement processes, choosing between private pay and insurance is critical. The decision will impact your financial operations and the accessibility of your services. With that in mind, let’s explore these behavioral health medical billing business models for ABA therapy and how to choose the […]
Strategies for Engaging Young Children in Telehealth ABA Sessions
Keeping young children engaged throughout a face-to-face ABA therapy session can be challenging, which is exacerbated when implementing telehealth ABA therapy. Many behavioral health practitioners use telehealth services to provide ABA services, but it has its own hurdles and benefits. Is it possible to keep a young child engaged within the context of virtual health […]
Strategies to Prevent Underpayment in Behavioral Health Billing
Medical billing is a complex process that can be even more convoluted for behavioral health billing. The intricacies of behavioral health services, diverse payer requirements, and varying state regulations can result in several issues, including medical underpayment. It’s one of the most common issues providers face and can have significant financial consequences. Behavioral health practices, […]
The Key Differences Between Behavioral Health Billing & Medical Billing
Medical billing and behavioral health billing are interconnected components of healthcare billing. Both require submitting requests to insurance providers and other payers, utilizing coding systems and precise documentation and processes. However, there are also major differences between billing for behavioral health services and general medical billing. The services rendered by behavioral health practitioners are diverse […]
How to Conduct Virtual ABA Assessments and Evaluations
As the behavioral therapy industry evolves, innovative technology is increasingly important in delivering services. Virtual autism assessments and evaluations are becoming more common, offering increased accessibility and convenience for autistic children and their families. However, introducing virtual ABA services presents unique challenges, from selecting the right platform and collecting data to complex coding changes and […]
What is a “Superbill” In Medical Billing?
The medical and healthcare system is continually evolving and expanding. The insurance claims process is an increasingly complex system for providers to navigate, but providing accurate billing information remains a critical component of any provider’s revenue cycle. Superbills are used by healthcare providers as a primary source of data to create insurance claims that make […]
Choose The Right Medical Billing Company
Many ABA therapy and healthcare practices will find that outsourcing their medical billing provides the much-needed support to focus on client care. However, choosing the right experienced and qualified medical biller is critical in terms of evaluating its work efficiency and how it aligns with your practice’s values. The right medical billing services provider will […]
Managing Patients Remotely: How to Bill for Telehealth and Digital Care
Healthcare is already a complicated industry, and medical billing can be additionally complex. The healthcare industry’s growth of telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) has added another layer of complexity. Ensuring compliance and competence for successful telehealth billing is essential for modern healthcare practices. This is complicated further by the inconsistency in whether payors will […]