Medical Billing &
Credentialing for Mental
Health Providers
Helping solo providers and group practices get paid faster stay compliant, and grow their practice
Who We Help
We work with solo mental health providers, group practices, and therapy clinics of all sizes. Whether you’re a psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, social worker, or therapist, Fortify RCM helps you streamline billing, stay compliant, and maximize reimbursements. Learn more about Medicare’s outpatient mental health coverage.
Individual Therapists
We support LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs, Psychologists, and other licensed professionals — whether in private practice or part of a group.
Group Practices
Scalable RCM and credentialing solutions designed for group therapy practices, including credentialing associates under a supervisor's license.
Solo & Telehealth Providers
If you’re starting or running a virtual mental health practice, we tailor billing and insurance support to fit your solo workflow.
Just Starting Out?
Read our step-by-step guide to insurance credentialing for therapists to understand how to get in-network with top payers in 2025.
What We Do
Credentialing
Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid — from CAQH to contracting to revalidation.
Revenue Cycle Management
Complete back-office support from eligibility to AR follow-up.
Denial Management
We fix broken claims — fast resubmissions & appeal handling.
EDI/ERA/EFT Setup
Payer connections made easy — fast & paperless.
Eligibility & Benefits Verification
Avoid denials by checking before you submit.
Claims Submission & Payment Posting
Clean claims + accurate payments = healthy revenue
Why Mental Health Providers Choose Fortify RCM
From solo therapists to growing group practices, Fortify RCM understands the unique needs of behavioral health billing and credentialing. We offer personal support, fast turnaround, and transparent communication.
☑ HIPAA-compliant workflows
☑ Closed panel appeal support
☑ Quick credentialing turnaround
☑ Transparent updates
☑ Ideal for solo and group providers
Results from Our Work
100%
Claim Acceptance Rate
100%
Timely Filing Compliance
6–8 Weeks
Credentialing Turnaround Time
30%
Avg. Monthly Revenue Growth
Mental Health Providers FAQ
How does revenue cycle management work for therapists?
Our RCM services cover every step: eligibility, claims, AR, denials, and payment posting — all optimized for behavioral health.
What’s the credentialing process timeline for mental health providers?
Most applications are processed in 30–90 days depending on the payer. We follow up proactively to reduce delays.
How do I get credentialed with insurance panels as a therapist?
We handle CAQH setup, NPI management, and payer contracting — including closed panel appeals for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs, and Psychologists.
What’s the best billing solution for solo mental health providers?
Fortify RCM offers end-to-end billing tailored for solo practitioners, from claim creation to denial management and payment posting.
Do you work with all mental health specialties?
Yes. We work with psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), marriage & family therapists (MFTs), and other behavioral health providers.
What if my claims are already backlogged?
We can audit, clean up old AR, and work on recovering aged claims while handling your new claims.
Can you help me get on EAP (Employee Assistance Program) panels?
Yes. We handle EAP panel enrollment for programs like Lyra, Optum EAP, Modern Health, and others.
Can you help with payer contract negotiation for better rates?
Yes. We review your contracts and negotiate on your behalf to secure better reimbursement rates.
Ready to Simplify Your Mental Health Practice?
Fortify RCM provides credentialing and billing services for mental health providers — so you can focus on your clients, not paperwork.