Behavioral health medical biller

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Part-Time Behavioral Health Medical Biller to support billing and revenue cycle operations for our counseling practice and consulting clients.

The ideal candidate has experience with outpatient mental health billing, understands commercial insurance reimbursement, and can independently manage claims submission, payment posting, denial resolution, and accounts receivable follow-up.

This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding behavioral health organization.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Billing & Claims Processing

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate electronic insurance claims.
• Monitor claim status and ensure timely reimbursement.
• Investigate and resolve rejected, denied, or underpaid claims.
• Post insurance payments and reconcile EOBs and ERAs.
• Follow up with insurance companies regarding outstanding claims.
• Maintain accurate billing records across multiple providers and practices.

Revenue Cycle Management

• Monitor accounts receivable and aging reports.
• Identify billing discrepancies and recurring denial trends.
• Assist with insurance eligibility and benefits verification.
• Support billing audits and workflow improvements.
• Prepare routine billing updates and reports for leadership.
• Assist with patient billing inquiries and account reconciliation as needed.

Administrative & Practice Support

• Collaborate with clinicians and practice leadership to resolve billing concerns.
• Maintain organized billing documentation.
• Support multiple behavioral health practices and billing platforms.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Assist with additional revenue cycle tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 1 year of medical billing experience; behavioral health billing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance claims processing, denials, and payment posting.
• Familiarity with behavioral health CPT codes.
• Experience working with commercial insurance payers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Preferred

• Experience with outpatient mental health or group practice billing.
• Familiarity with Valant and similar EHR platforms and clearing houses.
• Experience with Pennsylvania insurance payers, including IBX, Highmark, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum.
• Experience with accounts receivable management and denial resolution.
• Basic familiarity with CAQH, credentialing, and payer enrollment processes.

Schedule & Compensation

Employment: Part-time W-2 employee

Hours: 10–20 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible, with availability during regular business hours for insurance follow-up

Work Arrangement: Remote or hybrid considered based on experience and operational needs

Growth Opportunity: Potential for additional hours as billing volume and consulting services expand

Flexible work from home options available.