The most frequently asked question I get in my documentation course is, “What is the deadline for progress note completion? This is a frustrating question because like so many aspects of mental health, there is no definitive answer.Understanding the ConfusionOur professional codes of ethics, … [Read more...] about Timely Progress Note Completion in Mental Health Documentation
Can You Use AI for Mental Health Progress Notes?
Can You Use AI for Mental Health Progress Notes?Although AI has been around for quite a few years, it recently burst onto the scene like fireworks and is causing a lot of noise. Some psychotherapists are already raving about how it cuts down on the time it takes to write their notes and how … [Read more...] about Can You Use AI for Mental Health Progress Notes?
Can You Combine the Intake Summary and the Diagnostic Session Note?
QUESTION: Can You Combine the Intake Summary and the Diagnostic Session Note?My EHR combines the Intake Summary and the Diagnostic Session Note and calls it the Intake Session Note. What do you think of combining them?ANSWERI prefer the documents to be separated, but there is no one right … [Read more...] about Can You Combine the Intake Summary and the Diagnostic Session Note?
Should I Document Medications on Progress Notes?
QUESTION: Should I Document Medications on Progress Notes?I have heard from others, who consider themselves Medicare documentation experts, that it is unnecessary to document anything about psychiatric medication compliance and effectiveness. They advise against it as it is the prescriber's job, not … [Read more...] about Should I Document Medications on Progress Notes?
Mental Health Documentation for Worker’s Compensation
Mental Health Documentation for Worker’s CompensationA therapist recently asked me how to document for a Worker’s Compensation claim. Some companies will accept a summary of treatment. Most will want the client’s full record. That will include the Diagnostic Assessment, Treatment Plan, … [Read more...] about Mental Health Documentation for Worker’s Compensation
5 Types of Insurance Reviews
If you’ve ever gotten a letter from a health insurance company and felt your blood pressure spike while you open it, you’re not alone. The fear of being audited can cause as much anxiety as having a suicidal client. But just like a range in client risk, there is more or less risk involved with … [Read more...] about 5 Types of Insurance Reviews
Winning an Insurance Audit Appeal!
I WON an Overpayment Recoupment for mental health services from Blue Cross Blue Shield! And I’m sharing what I did in case you find yourself dealing with the same thing.I got the dreaded insurance recoupment letter from BCBS saying they overpaid me (over $1700) and demanded their money back. They … [Read more...] about Winning an Insurance Audit Appeal!
What Makes Documentation Wizard Forms Different? (From All Other Forms)
Remember being a teenager at a high school dance? You wanted to cut the rug, but you didn’t know how because you were never taught. If you intuitively knew how to “just dance,” you were golden. Otherwise, you may have either flailed around imitating your friends, or hid in the corner … [Read more...] about What Makes Documentation Wizard Forms Different? (From All Other Forms)
Overview of Creating and Integrating Forms into Simple Practice
[Beth Rontal ] Welcome everyone for my first live Facebook. So we're very happy to have you here. I am Beth Rontal, the Documentation Wizard and LICSW. And I am welcoming Frances Harvey from My Solution Services. And we're gonna give an overview of how to customize, create, and integrate your … [Read more...] about Overview of Creating and Integrating Forms into Simple Practice