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A Higher-Level Partnership
Behavioral Health Billing Services
Cipher Billing provides medical billing and revenue cycle management for addiction treatment centers, mental health practices, and behavioral health programs nationwide — with eligibility verified in an average of 9 minutes and a free practice billing audit within 24 hours.
Delivering Airtight Compliance & Real Financial Results
Request a Free Billing AuditWe bill the payers behavioral health runs on
- Optum
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Magellan Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicare & Medicaid
WELCOME TO CIPHER BILLING
The Trusted Experts In Behavioral Health Billing Services
Cipher Billing is your trusted partner in behavioral health billing services — delivering airtight compliance, transparent service, and maximized revenue so you can focus on patient care.
BY THE NUMBERS
Why Cipher Billing
We believe in delivering unmatched service, airtight compliance, and real financial results for our partners.
Our numbers reflect our dedication, with an eligibility turnaround averaging just 9 minutes compared to the industry standard 30 minutes. To maximize your revenue, request a consultation today.
Contact UsPerformance metrics reflect Cipher Billing client engagements across behavioral health programs we actively bill for; eligibility turnaround compares our measured average against the commonly cited industry norm.
BY THE NUMBERS
What Makes Us Unique
Airtight Compliance
Our utilization review and compliance teams ensure documentation stays audit-ready and reimbursements fully protected.
Partner Experience
A dedicated Partner Experience Executive serves as your advocate, delivering real-time insights and proactive guidance.
ABOUT US
Who We Are
We are trusted experts in behavioral health billing. We take pride in having a seamless partnership with our clients, working closely with you and your team to understand your business's unique needs and goals. We operate with the end in mind, optimizing your billing process to increase revenue so you can focus on your patients.
Our Company
OUR PARTNERSHIP
What You Can Expect
Our job is to deliver an unparalleled experience to our clients. A Higher-Level Partnership means we go above and beyond to ensure maximum reimbursement for our clients and leave no stone unturned in pursuing successful claims. You can expect a simple, transparent service when you choose Cipher as your billing partner.
Our ServicesSIMPLE & EFFECTIVE
Our Process.
We don't just take over your billing; we optimize it. Our proprietary audit-based onboarding ensures your documentation is pristine before a single claim is submitted.
01
Comprehensive Audit
We review your current documentation to identify compliance risks and coding errors before they trigger costly denials.
02
Workflow Optimization
We restructure your billing workflow, implementing airtight best practices tailored to behavioral health.
03
Seamless Integration
We establish a frictionless connection with your existing EMR/EHR systems with zero disruption to patient care.
04
Aggressive A/R Pursuit
We provide continuous revenue monitoring and relentless follow-up on outstanding claims to maximize cash flow.
WHAT WE BILL
Billing Services by Level of Care
Every program type bills differently — different codes, authorization rules, and payer playbooks. Cipher staffs specialists for each level of behavioral health care.
Revenue Cycle Management
End-to-end RCM from intake and VOB through claims, denials, collections, and reporting.
Learn moreMental Health Billing
Therapy, psychiatry, and private-practice billing with time-based psychotherapy coding.
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SUD program billing with H-code expertise and ASAM-level authorization workflows.
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Medical-necessity documentation, prior auth, and level-of-care transition billing.
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RTC revenue codes, per-diem claims, and length-of-stay authorization management.
Learn morePHP Billing
Partial hospitalization claims, day-18 recertification, and weekly auth workflows.
Learn moreIOP Billing
Intensive outpatient billing across S9480/H0015, Medicare HOPD, and commercial payers.
Learn moreFAQ
Behavioral Health Billing Questions
How much do behavioral health billing services cost?
Most behavioral health billing companies charge a percentage of monthly collections — typically 4% to 9% depending on claim volume, levels of care, and whether utilization review and credentialing are included. Cipher scopes pricing after a free billing audit so you only pay for the services your program actually needs.
What is a red flag when choosing a medical billing company?
Watch for vague reporting, long lock-in contracts, no behavioral-health-specific coding expertise, and billing teams that cannot explain your denial rates by payer. A qualified partner shows you first-pass resolution rates, A/R aging, and per-payer performance on demand.
How fast can Cipher verify patient eligibility and benefits?
Cipher completes verification of benefits in an average of 9 minutes, compared with an industry standard of roughly 30 minutes — so admissions teams get coverage answers while the prospective patient is still on the phone.
Which levels of care does Cipher Billing support?
We bill for detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient mental health and psychiatry programs — including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial managed-care payers nationwide.
Will Cipher work with our existing EHR and workflows?
Yes. Onboarding integrates with your existing EMR/EHR systems with zero disruption to patient care, and our audit-based onboarding cleans up documentation and coding before a single claim is submitted through the new workflow.
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“We needed a billing company that conducted business similarly to how we do, prompt and intentional. Cipher has exceeded our expectations. They've continued to be easily accessible & helpful with all our billing needs!”
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