The Medicare & Medicaid Blog
Articles and resources to help mental health professionals navigate the complex regulations and policies surrounding Medicare and Medicaid.
How to Prepare for Insurance Audits: Audit Compliant Documentation
With the right preparation and understanding of audit-compliant documentation, you can confidently manage insurance audits and avoid common pitfalls.
Medicare Credentialing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Therapists
Did you know accepting Medicare can be a great way to add more clients to your practice? This blog post will provide you with a step-by-step guide to Medicare credentialing, as well as some tips for a smooth process and common mistakes to avoid.
Mastering Medicare Billing A Guide for Beginners and Experts
Medicare billing can be a complex and confusing process, but I’ve billed thousands of medicare sessions with ease, and I will teach you how you can do it too. This blog post will provide you with the basics of Medicare billing, including coverage, parts, and common mistakes.
Medicare Changes for 2024
Medicare is introducing new benefits and updates for 2024 that may affect your therapy practice and clients. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the most important changes to Medicare Part A, B, and D, and how to prepare for them.
Medicare Opt In or Opt Out?!
Medicare has expanded its coverage to include LMFTs and LPCs in 2024. But what does this mean for your therapy practice? In this blog post, we’ll explain the pros and cons of opting in or opting out of Medicare and how to make the best decision for your business.
Let’s Talk TPE Audits
TPE audits are a new way of Medicare reviewing your claims and educating you on how to improve your documentation and coding. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips and best practices on how to prepare for a TPE audit and avoid negative outcomes.
New Year, New Medicare Benefits - Time to Review for 2024!
Medicare has introduced new benefits and updates for 2024 that may impact your therapy services. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to review your Medicare enrollment, billing, and compliance for the new year.
Your Guide to Medicare’s Rates
Demystify insurance rates hassle-free! Discover how Medicare simplifies the process by openly sharing fee schedules online.
Unlock the Mystery: Medicare Supplements vs. Secondary Insurance Explained
Dive into the crucial distinctions between Medicare Supplemental and Secondary Insurance. Explore the intricacies and ensure billing expertise with my comprehensive Medicare billing course—grab it now for lifetime access!
Step-by-Step: Updating Your Address with Medicare
Update your Medicare address to avoid denied claims and billing issues. Easy steps and a helpful tutorial included.
Medicare Modifiers Made Easy: Your Key to Billing Success
Master Medicare billing with these easy tips and modifiers to avoid denied claims and get paid correctly.
Medicare Credentialing 101 - Requirements for Therapists
Learn how to become a Medicare provider for therapists. Includes info on NPI, Medicare enrollment, Medicare screening, and working with a Medicare consultant.
Worried About Audits?
Medicare therapists, pass your audits with ease! Tips for proper documentation and audit preparation.
Decoding Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Unraveling the Key Differences
Understand the key differences between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage to avoid billing mistakes.
Medicare Billing Course Available Now!
Master Medicare billing with this comprehensive self-paced course covering eligibility, claims, payment, and more.
New Medicare Credentialing Course!
Getting credentialed with Medicare can be a daunting process, and understanding the ins and outs of Medicare regulations can be overwhelming. That's why I'm excited to announce the launch of the new Medicare Credentialing Course for Therapists!
What You Need to Know about the COVID-19 PHE Expiration
Medicare telehealth audio-only visits must now be HIPAA compliant. Get info on what this means for providers.