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Insurance & Billing fact sheet

Private pay vs insurance

Private-pay therapy avoids insurance administration and offers higher per-session revenue, while insurance-based practices reach more clients but absorb verification, claims, and lower reimbursement. Many practices blend both, which makes clear intake answers essential.

Two models, one need: clear intake answers.

By the numbers

higher

per-session revenue private pay

broader

reach with insurance

blend

common practice model

Explain options at intake

Whether a practice is private-pay, in-network, or both, clients need a clear answer about cost and coverage right away. AI explains the practice’s model and reimbursement options instantly so price-sensitive clients still book.

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Frontdesk answers every call, text, and web inquiry 24/7. It runs new-client intake, answers insurance and cost questions, books sessions, and routes clinical matters to you. Built for therapists and group practices.

FAQ

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