Billing is one of the biggest time drains in private practice. Unpaid claims quietly eat your income, and chasing them eats your evenings. Here’s how to decide on help.
Signs it’s time
- You spend evenings or weekends on claims.
- You have denied or unpaid claims you haven’t had time to fix.
- You aren’t sure what you’re actually owed.
What billers usually charge
Most mental health billers charge a percentage of what they collect, usually about 4% to 10%. From running our own group practice, we aim for 6% or less, and less if your practice brings in a lot.
Questions to ask any biller
- Do you follow up on denials and appeals, or just submit claims?
- Will you sign a HIPAA agreement (BAA)?
- How often will I get a report, and what’s in it?
- Do you also handle insurance verification, credentialing or patient balances?
A flat-price option
MBBCS doesn’t take a percentage of your revenue. Our Steady package includes full, hands-off billing, finding lost revenue from denied and unpaid claims, and unlimited credentialing for one flat monthly price.
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Sources (checked October 2026): CheckpointEHR: how much a mental health biller costs
