Behavioral Health Billing Specialist – St. Louis, MO

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Salary: Up to $22.50/hour

Behavioral Health Billing Specialist – St. Louis, MO (Full-Time)
Pay: $22.50/hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
Location: St. Louis, MO

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a detail-oriented Behavioral Health Billing Specialist to support the ministry operations of Catholic Charities of St. Louis. This position is responsible for accurate behavioral health billing, claims processing, and compliance with state and federal requirements. The ideal candidate has strong experience in behavioral health billing, ICD-10/CPT coding, Medicaid billing, and EHR claims management.

Key Responsibilities

Claims Management:
Submit, monitor, and correct behavioral health claims through the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (CareLogic), ensuring timely submission and accuracy.

Billing & Reconciliation:
Prepare and reconcile billing for Medicaid, DBH, private insurance, and grants. Review invoices and resolve claim rejections.

Compliance & Data Integrity:
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state/federal billing regulations, and Missouri DMH procedures. Ensure client records and billing documentation are audit-ready.

Performance Standards:
Maintain a 98% clean claim rate, ensure AR days remain under 45, and meet all agency billing benchmarks.

Collaboration:
Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to resolve discrepancies, improve billing workflows, and support reporting needs.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:
2–6 years of behavioral health billing experience OR 5+ years managing a billing/billing operations team.

Education:
Associate’s degree in Medical Billing or Business required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
(5+ years of specific behavioral health billing experience may substitute for a degree.)

Certifications:
Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) required.

Technical Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas) and experience with EHR systems such as Availity, HealthLink, WPS, and CareLogic.

Knowledge:
Strong understanding of ICD-10 coding, CPT codes, HIPAA regulations, claim reconciliation, and Missouri DMH protocols.

Why You’ll Love This Job

Mission-Driven Work:
Be part of an organization dedicated to providing essential behavioral health services to the St. Louis community.

Stable Schedule:
Full-time, day-shift hours with dependable work-life balance.

Professional Development:
Opportunity to work in a high-performance environment with clear expectations and growth potential.

Convenient Location:
Located in St. Louis, MO with a supportive billing and administrative team.

How to Apply

Our administrative and behavioral health billing roles in St. Louis fill quickly. Apply today, and we will contact you to schedule a short phone interview.
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