Billing Course

We are happy to provide this 3-credit course free of charge as a benefit of your MAMT membership! MAMT membership is still free for 1 year. We do encourage donations to our re-licensure scholarship fund, which will all go back to our fellow Maryland music therapists.

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Description

During this 3-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of billing for music therapy services. Topics covered will include and overview of several areas including definitions of common billing terms, the importance of billing, billing components, a 4-step billing process, creating billing policies, HIPAA & confidentiality, rate setting, billing documents, how to automate systems & processes for billing, getting comfortable talking about money with clients, common billing mistakes, and tips for successful billing practices.

Learning Objectives:Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify and define common terms related to billing
• Generate basic policy for private practice billing
• Identify 3 considerations for billing as related to HIPAA and confidentiality
• Execute a 4-step billing process from start to finish.

Presenter: Marissa Scott, MA, MT-BC, CLD Marissa Scott is a board-certified music therapist, certified labor doula and business owner in New Hampshire.

In 2010, I completed my Masters in Mental Health Counseling & Music Therapy at Lesley University, where I gained a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between mental health and music. After achieving board-certification, I chose to start a group music therapy practice as an effort to grow the field of music therapy in the state of New Hampshire.

With 14 years as a group practice owner with multiple locations, I have honed my skills in employment and team management, financial management, marketing, client relations, and administration. In 2023 I started consulting where I have the privilege of sharing my extensive knowledge and experience with others in the creative arts therapy industry. Through consulting, I aim to continue contributing to the field of music therapy in innovative and meaningful ways.