How Does the Medical Billing Process Work? (10 Steps Explained)

Step-by-step medical billing process workflow for behavioral health providers

The medical billing process is a 10-step sequence that moves a patient encounter from registration to reimbursement. In behavioral health, each step carries additional complexity from time-based coding, prior authorization timelines, and payer-specific rules. Here is what this guide covers: Patient registration and insurance verification Eligibility and benefits check Medical coding (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) Charge […]