Here are two common questions from mental health therapists:
1) What does insurance want to see in my progress notes?
2) I don’t work with insurance so what is the bare minimum I need to include in my documentation?

Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep is breaking down the four main differences between private pay vs insurance documentation in counseling private practice.

00:00 2 Common Questions
00:40 1 Insurance needs a diagnosis
01:13 Examples of therapy with no diagnosis
02:02 2 Private pay is flexible with goals
02:34 Goals when insurance isn't involved
03:22 3 Private pay is flexible with progress
04:06 Progress AND need for insurance
04:22 4 Time of sessions matter to insurance
04:53 Details of timing with insurance
06:51 Summary

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