Mental Health Billing & Insurance Eligibility Specialist

Mental Health Biller

Billing & Insurance Eligibility Specialist

📍 Location: Las Vegas, NV
🕒 Job Type: Part-Time (Evenings & Saturdays Available)
💲 Pay: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Biller to join our growing mental health agency in Las Vegas. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage billing processes independently.

The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health billing, insurance verification, and claims management, with a solid understanding of payer requirements and billing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Submit accurate and timely insurance claims

Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits

Calculate and collect patient financial responsibility

Prepare and send patient statements and invoices

Obtain referrals and pre-authorizations prior to services

Monitor accounts receivable and record late payments

Follow up on unpaid or denied claims

Investigate and appeal claim denials

Review patient bills for accuracy and completeness

Maintain billing systems, including payer IDs, rate updates, and reporting

Prepare billing productivity and collection reports

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of medical billing experience (mental health preferred)

Stable, long-term employment history required

Strong knowledge of insurance portals (Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Optum, etc.)

Experience verifying eligibility and confirming provider paneling

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience with SimplePractice EHR system

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding (Mental Health, ABA, Psychological Testing)

Familiarity with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines

Experience with Availity for insurance verification and medical records submission

Background in:

Accounts Receivable (A/R) billing

Secondary insurance billing

Superbill preparation and submission

Medical collections

EHR and medical records management

HIPAA compliance

Additional Responsibilities

Data collection and reporting for insurance panels

Ensuring compliance with billing regulations and payer requirements

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records

Work Schedule

Part-time

Evening hours required

Saturday availability required

Why Join Us?

Supportive and mission-driven mental health team

Flexible part-time schedule

Opportunity to grow within a specialized healthcare setting