Experts in Behavioral Health Billing, Coding, and RCM
At Bristol Healthcare Services, we specialize in delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant behavioral health billing services tailored to the unique needs of therapists and mental health providers. With over 15 years of experience in revenue cycle management (RCM), coding, and billing, our certified professionals understand the complexities of behavioral health claims, payer-specific requirements, and compliance regulations. Our focus is on helping practices streamline billing operations, reduce claim denials, and maximize reimbursements—so you can dedicate more time to patient care.
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Our specialists are AAPC & AHIMA certified.
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HIPAA Compliant
All patient-related data is handled only by authorized personnel.
Billing Solutions Tailored for Therapists
We proudly serve a wide range of mental health and therapy professionals who rely on us to simplify their billing and improve their revenue cycle. Our behavioral health billing services are designed to meet the unique needs of solo practitioners, group practices, and behavioral health clinics across the country.
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
- Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)
- Substance Abuse Counselors
- Behavioral Therapists
- Speech Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Family Counselors
- Group Practices & Behavioral Health Clinics
Our clients include:
No matter your specialty, our solutions are customized to fit the unique billing and revenue cycle needs of your practice.
Take the Next Step – Schedule a Free Audit & Consultation
Is your practice struggling with denied claims, delayed payments, or administrative burden?
Let our behavioral health billing services transform your revenue cycle. Schedule a free audit and consultation with our experts today to uncover hidden revenue opportunities and boost your practice’s profitability.
Get StartedComprehensive Behavioral Health Billing Services
Managing the revenue cycle for behavioral health practices requires specialized expertise, attention to detail, and compliance with ever-changing payer rules. That’s why our behavioral health billing services cover every aspect of the process—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the financial side.
- Insurance eligibility verification and prior authorization
- Accurate behavioral health coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10)
- Claim submission and follow-up
- Denial management and appeals
- Accounts receivable (A/R) management
- Patient billing and statement generation
- Compliance with HIPAA and payer guidelines
- Detailed billing and financial reporting
The services we provide include:
With our end-to-end revenue cycle services, you can count on smoother claim cycles, fewer denials, and maximized reimbursements that keep your practice thriving.
Why Leading Practices Partner With Bristol
In today’s complex landscape, billing challenges can quickly impact your practice’s financial health. By outsourcing to experts who specialize in behavioral health billing services, you gain peace of mind knowing that your claims are managed with accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Our solutions are designed to remove administrative burdens while driving consistent revenue growth for your practice.
When you partner with Bristol Healthcare Services, you gain:
- Faster Payments & Reduced Denials: Accurate coding and clean claim submissions ensure quicker reimbursements.
- Specialized Expertise: Our team is trained specifically in behavioral health coding and payer rules.
- Improved Cash Flow: Consistent collections and A/R management to keep your practice financially healthy.
- More Time for Patients: Outsourcing billing frees you to focus on providing quality care.
- On-Demand Scalability: Whether you’re a solo practitioner or a large behavioral health group, our solutions scale with your needs.
- Data Transparency: Real-time reports and analytics to track performance and revenue.
The result? A reliable billing partner who ensures your practice remains financially strong while you focus on what matters most—your patients.
Your Behavioral Health Billing Questions Answered
- 90791 – Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
- 90832 – Individual psychotherapy, 30 minutes
- 90834 – Individual psychotherapy, 45 minutes
- 90837 – Individual psychotherapy, 60 minutes
- 90853 – Group psychotherapy
- 96156 – Health behavior assessment or re-assessment
- 96158 – Health behavior intervention, individual, face-to-face
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The most common reasons include:
- Missing or incorrect patient information
- Improper use of CPT/ICD-10 codes
- Lack of prior authorization
- Exceeding session limits set by payers
- Insufficient documentation to prove medical necessity
What Our Clients Say
Together with our clients, BHS experts partner to achieve desired outcomes
and push the boundaries of what's possible.
“Partnering with Bristol Healthcare Services was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our practice. Their team of experts has a deep understanding of anesthesia billing and coding, and they’ve significantly improved our revenue cycle efficiency. The results speak for themselves – our denial rates have dropped, our revenue has increased, and we now have the transparency and control we need to make informed business decisions. Bristol’s commitment to excellence has made them an invaluable partner to our practice. We highly recommend their services.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Bristol Healthcare to any organization seeking to optimize its revenue cycle and achieve lasting financial stability. Their expertise, professionalism, and personalized approach have been instrumental to our practice's growth and success.”
“Bristol has completely transformed our cardiology practice’s billing and coding processes. Their expert team quickly identified our coding issues, provided customized training, and implemented clear protocols that led to a drastic drop in claim denials and a notable revenue increase. We’re now more efficient and can focus more on patient care. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and real-time support have been outstanding. Highly recommend them to any practice looking to improve their revenue cycle!”
“Bristol Healthcare Services transformed our practice’s coding and documentation. We saw a remarkable increase in revenue, reduced coding complications by 28%, and boosted productivity by 20% in just one year. Their tailored approach and expertise were game-changing for our practice!”
“Jay – Great. I really appreciate your in-depth analysis on our outstanding. Your AR recovery process has been excellent.”
“We greatly appreciate the conscientious nature of your team. Their concern for quality is clear in the work that they perform.”
“Your attention to detail is excellent. Thanks for catching my staff’s error. I just love talking to Ray about process improvements.”
“Jay! Thanks to you and your team for formulating a winning team! I am proud to be aligned with you guys!”
“Our partnership with Bristol proved to be a game-changer. Their expertise in revenue cycle management and their commitment to delivering excellent service has truly transformed our practice's financial outlook.”
“If it wasn’t for your verification team, I would’ve never known I needed authorization for this surgical procedure. They have consistently sent verified reports on time, every day.”
“I highly recommend Bristol to any healthcare provider seeking a reliable and efficient medical billing partner. Their commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and dedication to maximizing revenue has been instrumental in helping our practice thrive financially.”
“Do you guys ever sleep? Thank you for answering all my questions immediately. I can’t imagine what I will do without your team.”
“I thank your coders for clearing our four months backlog within two weeks. I appreciate all your recommendations, it surely helps to improve our documentation.”
“Partnering with Bristol has been one of the best decisions I've made for my clinic, and I am grateful for their invaluable support."
“You have consistently provided accurate billing entries for us. I thank the entire team for a job well done."
“Your follow-up methodology seems to be working. Our collections have been increasing month on month. Great job! Stay on it.”
“I wanted to pass on our appreciation for the work the Bristol team is doing on the new BristolByte™ Quick Save feature. I am quite impressed by the speed with which the team is making design changes and implementing a process that will surely save us time. We appreciate it!”
“Their team took the time to understand our practice’s unique needs and workflows to implement a personalized billing process that ensured improved reimbursement rates. We’ve now eliminated duplicate data entry, minimized errors, and saved our staff valuable time.“
“With their expertise in managing our billing processes, we have been able to focus on what truly matters – delivering outstanding orthopedic care to our patients.”
