Thinking of accepting insurance in your mental health practice? Medical credentialing services can help get you on insurance panels by handling applications, setting up your CAQH profile, and following up with payers. It’s a great way to save time and start billing insurance clients faster.

But it’s important to know what these services don’t cover. Most won’t handle claims, negotiate reimbursement rates, or provide guidance on psychiatric billing codes or specialty codes like the hypnosis CPT code (90880). That means you’ll still need support with accurate coding, billing, and claim management once you're credentialed.

Credentialing is just the first step in managing your insurance-based practice. Make sure you have the right tools and support for the rest of your billing and revenue cycle.