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Psyquel handles insurance credentialing for behavioral health practices of all sizes. We get you in-network with more payers, so more patients can book with you and more of your time turns into paid visits.
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Why Small Practices Credential With More Payers
Every insurance contract you add is a new group of patients who can see you at in-network rates. Here's what broader network participation does for a small behavioral health practice.
Reach More Patients
Many people start their search for a therapist or psychiatrist in their insurer's provider directory. Each network you join lists your practice in front of a new group of members who can book with you using their benefits.
Grow Your Revenue
More in-network payers means fewer open slots on your calendar. Patients who can use their coverage don't have to weigh your full self-pay rate, so fewer inquiries walk away after the first call.
Protect Your Cash Flow
Depending on one or two payers leaves you exposed when a plan cuts rates, changes its rules, or a large local employer switches carriers. A broader payer mix keeps your revenue steadier.
Hand Off the Paperwork
We manage applications, CAQH profiles, payer follow-ups, and re-credentialing deadlines. Keeping enrollments current also helps prevent claims denied for credentialing gaps.
Patients Are Looking for In-Network Behavioral Health Care
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness, and the share of adults receiving mental health treatment rose from 19.2% in 2019 to 23.9% in 2023.
Yet insured patients often can't find a behavioral health provider in their network. In a national claims study, behavioral health office visits were 5.4 times more likely to be out of network than primary care visits, and 122 million Americans live in a designated mental health shortage area.
When your practice is in-network, you become one of the options those patients can actually use.
Sources: NIMH (2022 NSDUH data); CDC National Health Interview Survey (2023); Milliman (2019 report, 2017 claims data); KFF.
Why Psyquel
Psyquel specializes in billing software and services for behavioral health practices, so we know the payers and requirements that matter to therapists, psychologists, and psychiatric providers. Credentialing and billing work best together: when your enrollments are current, your claims go out clean.
Credentialing FAQs
Answers to common questions from practices adding insurance networks.
How long does credentialing take?
It depends on the payer and your state. Commercial insurers commonly take 90 to 120 days from a complete application, Medicare is often faster, and Medicaid timelines vary by state.
Which insurance companies can you credential me with?
We work with commercial plans, Medicare, and Medicaid programs. Some networks close their panels in certain areas, so we confirm a payer is accepting new providers before submitting anything.
Is it worth joining networks that pay less than my self-pay rate?
In-network rates can be lower than a cash rate, but a full schedule often out-earns a calendar with open slots. We'll help you compare payer rates against your current caseload so you only join networks that make financial sense for your practice.
What do I need to get started?
Typically your state license, NPI, malpractice insurance, DEA registration (if applicable), education and work history, and access to your CAQH profile if you have one. Missing something? We'll help you pull it together.
How much does credentialing cost?
Pricing depends on how many providers and payers you want to add. Request a free credentialing review and we'll send you a quote.
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