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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I interviewed Maria Lulo, CEO of Mentaya, about how the platform helps private pay therapists manage insurance reimbursements, streamline billing, and support longer therapy sessions. We explore the origins of Mentaya, its impact on therapists' practices, and practical tips for billing longer sessions and multiple appointments. Maria shares valuable insights on CPT codes, insurance allowed amounts, and how therapists can optimize their billing practices.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Mentaya and Its Purpose
• The Evolution of Mental Health Care and Insurance Challenges
• Understanding the Superbill Function and Its Importance
• Billing for Intensive Therapy Sessions
• Navigating Insurance Claims and Best Practices
• Understanding Intensive Therapy Billing Practices
• Navigating Insurance Reimbursement Rates
• The Impact of Insurance Changes on Therapists
• In-Network vs Out-of-Network Benefits
• Decoding Deductibles and Reimbursements
• Client Engagement and the Role of Documentation

If you want to try Mentaya’s benefits tracker FREE for 30 days, you can do so here:

https://www.mentaya.com/therapists/FTPPODCAST?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_campaign=UGC_pilot_q2_2026&utm_content=csolo_podcast_June&utm_term=x

For more information about how Mentaya can support your intensive practice, go to their website: https://mentaya.com/

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