Getting through Medicaid billing shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our behavioral health community shared that clearer billing guidance was an urgent priority, so Larimer County Behavioral Health Services partnered with the Steadman Group to build a practical, three-part guide. Available on-demand at no cost, this series offers step-by-step support for Colorado mental health and substance use providers navigating Health First Colorado billing and systems. Explore the modules below whenever you're ready.
NOTE: The information presented in these training materials was current as of October 2026. Medicaid policies, requirements, and processes are subject to change. Providers are encouraged to regularly consult the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) and their Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) for the most current guidance and updates.
Training No. 1: Foundations of Medicaid Participation and Organizational Readiness
Medicaid participation isn't just about becoming enrolled, it's about building a sustainable, Medicaid-ready organization. This introductory training provides behavioral health providers with a practical foundation for understanding Colorado Medicaid and preparing their organizations for successful participation. Participants will learn how the Medicaid system works, explore the financial and strategic benefits of becoming a Medicaid provider, and assess the organizational readiness needed to support long-term success. Whether you are just beginning to explore Medicaid or preparing to start the enrollment process, this session will help you understand the path ahead and identify the next steps for your organization.
On-Demand Video Recording
Watch the recording from Steadman Group's first training here. (1 hour 43 minutes)
Training Resources
Training No. 2: Building Clinical Systems for Sustainable Medicaid Participation
Building on the organizational readiness concepts introduced in Training #1, this training explores how behavioral health organizations can strengthen clinical documentation, workflows, and operational practices to support successful Medicaid participation. Rather than focusing solely on documentation requirements, this training emphasizes — and illustrates through real-world case examples — how strong organizational systems improve quality of care, reduce administrative burden, and lay the groundwork for accurate billing, reimbursement, and long-term operational sustainability.
Participants will examine strategies for creating consistent documentation standards, building the infrastructure and systems to support growth, designing efficient workflows, strengthening staff onboarding and coaching, thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies such as AI, and improving client access through streamlined intake processes–grounded throughout in real-world examples of these systems in practice.
On-Demand Video Recording
Watch the recording from Steadman Group's second training here. (1 hour 55 minutes)
Training Resources
Training No. 3: Medicaid Behavioral Health Billing and Coding Fundamentals
Whether your organization is preparing to submit its first Medicaid claim or looking to strengthen existing billing practices, this training provides a practical overview of Colorado Medicaid behavioral health billing and coding fundamentals. Building on the organizational readiness concepts from Training No. 1 and the documentation, workflow, and systems strategies introduced in Training No. 2, participants will explore how clinical services are translated into billable Medicaid claims.
The training examines the relationship between clinical documentation, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and reimbursement while introducing the Medicaid claims process, common billing challenges, denial prevention strategies, and resources to support successful billing practices. Designed as an introductory overview, this session prepares participants for an interactive discussion with a Medicaid billing and coding specialist, who will provide practical insights and answer participant questions. This was an in-person training, so there is no on-demand video recording; however, users can access the training slide deck and handout.
