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title: Billing Process for Psychiatry Appointments
description: Learn the end-to-end billing process for psychiatry appointments in Canvas EHR, ensuring accurate coding, documentation, and payment tracking.
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# Billing Process for Psychiatry Appointments

## A step-by-step guide on the billing workflow for psychiatric visits in Canvas EHR, including documentation, coding, and payment collection.

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### **Purpose of this Video**

This video walks psychiatric providers and billing staff through the full billing workflow in Canvas EHR. It covers documenting visits, applying structured assessment shortcuts, coding accurately, and collecting payments, ensuring a smooth and compliant financial process.

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### **What You’ll Learn**

- Step-by-step workflow for billing psychiatric visits
- Using structured assessment templates for documentation
- Applying correct CPT/ICD codes for services rendered
- Collecting patient responsibility, including copays and co-insurance
- Tips for accurate and efficient billing to prevent claim denials

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### **Key Takeaways**

- Following a structured billing process ensures accurate documentation and proper coding.
- Collecting patient responsibility at the visit reduces outstanding balances.
- Structured assessment templates save time while maintaining compliance.
- Understanding the psychiatry billing workflow improves efficiency and reduces administrative errors.

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