The Aftermath Advantage: Why Facilities Trust Us
At Aftermath Billing, we believe that specialized care deserves specialized financial management. While general medical billers treat every claim the same, we understand that behavioral health and substance abuse billing is a distinct discipline requiring a nuanced approach.
1. Mastery of the Behavioral Health Landscape
General billing companies often struggle with the "gray areas" of mental health and SUD claims. We thrive in them.
Clinical Literacy: Our team understands ASAM levels of care, DSM-5 coding, and the clinical documentation required to justify medical necessity.
Niche Focus: Because we only work in behavioral health, our internal knowledge base is always ahead of the curve regarding legislative changes and payer policy shifts.
2. Proactive Utilization Management (UM)
Billing is only half the battle; securing the right to bill is the other. Our UM department acts as an advocate for your facility.
Concurrent Reviews: We don’t just wait for denials. We manage the authorization lifecycle from admission to discharge.
Clinical Collaboration: We coach your clinical team on how to improve documentation to ensure authorizations are never cut short due to "lack of medical necessity."
3. Technology & EMR Proficiency
You shouldn't have to change your workflow to fit your billing company. We are experts in the platforms that power modern behavioral health facilities.
Seamless Integration: High-level proficiency in Kipu, Sunwave, CollaborateMD, and Aura.
Data Integrity: We ensure that the data flowing from your EMR to the clearinghouse is scrubbed for errors before it ever reaches the payer.
4. Total Financial Transparency
Many providers feel like their billing is a "black box"—claims go in, and some money comes out, but the details are murky. We change that narrative.
Real-Time Dashboards: Access custom reports that show your Aged AR, collection rates, and denial trends.
Dedicated Account Managers: You have a direct line to a specialist who knows your facility by name, not just by provider ID.
5. A Commitment to Compliance & Ethics
In an industry under constant scrutiny, your billing partner should be your first line of defense.
HIPAA & SOC 2 Standards: We maintain rigorous data security protocols to protect sensitive patient information (PHI).
Audit-Ready Processes: Our meticulous record-keeping ensures that if a payer requests an audit, the data is organized, accurate, and defensible.
The Bottom Line
We don't just "process" claims; we optimize your entire revenue cycle. By reducing the time between service and payment, we provide the cash flow stability you need to expand your reach and improve your patient outcomes.