Common Pitfalls in Behavioral Health Billing and How to Fix Them

Presented by AMA STEPS Forward® in partnership with the BHI Collaborative, this webinar brings together leading experts in medical coding, integrated behavioral health care, and health system finance. Together, they will address common behavioral health billing and coding challenges facing physician practices and health systems—and share practical strategies for avoiding costly mistakes.

Attendees will gain insights into frequent pitfalls such as incorrect code selection, documentation deficiencies, missed opportunities for billing additional services, and workflow challenges that can lead to denials or underpayment. The webinar will also examine how organizations can strengthen operational and payment processes while supporting high-quality, whole-person patient care. Through real-world examples and expert perspectives, participants will learn how to navigate the evolving behavioral health coding landscape and develop sustainable approaches to billing for related services across various care settings.