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Full Description
This book presents specific, practical guidance on the technical aspects of billing and related ethical and legal considerations. Topics include protecting client rights in the billing and collection processes, setting and raising fees, providing informed consent about billing and fees, establishing and enforcing a written financial agreement with clients, dealing with insurance companies and other third parties, knowing what to do when clients fail to pay agreed-upon fees, learning the pros and cons of using a billing service, handling billing issues specific to forensic mental health services, and more.
With its abundance of practical tips and case examples, this book is a must-read for all clinicians who are or wish to be in private practice.
Contents
Introduction
The Ethics of Billing, Collecting, and Financial Arrangements: A Working Framework for Clinicians
The Financial Agreement Between You and Your Client
The Nuts and Bolts of Getting Paid for Your Services
Do It Yourself or Contract Out: The Pros and Cons of Using a Billing Service
Billing and Collecting for Forensic Mental Health Services
Ethical Lapses by Clinicians in the Billing Process
Fraud, Abuse, and Case Examples
Epilogue
Appendix A: Sample Financial Agreement
Appendix B: Sample Superbill
Appendix C: Sample Insurance Claim Form (CMS- 5 )
Appendix D: Sample Credit Card Guaranty of Payment
References
Index
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