Behavioral Health Billing Specialist - St. Louis, MO

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Job Description

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Located in St. Louis, MO , MO

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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Express Office : Saint Louis

6746 Page Avenue

Suite 200

Saint Louis, MO 63133