Substance Abuse Counselors Medical Billing & Credentialing Services

Simplifying Billing, Maximizing Reimbursements for Addiction Recovery Professionals

Substance abuse counselors and addiction recovery providers play a vital role in helping individuals reclaim their lives. But while your focus is on mental health, behavioral patterns, and recovery strategies—billing and credentialing should not be a constant source of stress.

At Oakview Medical Billing Solutions, we specialize in supporting licensed substance abuse counselors (LADCs, CADCs, LCACs, etc.), therapists, and recovery clinics with precise billing, rapid credentialing, and full revenue cycle support. Whether you’re in solo practice, part of a MAT program, or managing a full-service addiction treatment center—we know how to help you get paid what you deserve.

Unique Billing Challenges for Substance Abuse Counselors

Addiction treatment billing is complex due to overlapping behavioral and medical services, varying state policies, and evolving reimbursement models. Common hurdles include:

• Multiple Levels of Care: Billing for outpatient, IOP, PHP, and residential programs under the right codes and modifiers is critical.

• Frequent Prior Authorization Needs: Especially for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) involving Suboxone, Vivitrol, or methadone.

• Bundled vs. Individual Billing: Many payers bundle certain SUD services, which leads to confusion and denials if not billed correctly.

• Payer Scrutiny on Medical Necessity: Documentation and session notes must align with ASAM criteria or payer-specific guidelines.

• State vs. National Licensing Variations: Some providers need Medicaid-specific credentialing or follow strict network enrollment paths.

How Oakview Empowers Substance Abuse Counselors

We don’t just manage claims—we optimize your revenue cycle and fight for your reimbursements. Our team works closely with addiction-focused providers to ensure compliance, speed, and maximum reimbursement.

Behavioral Health Coding Expertise

Our certified coders understand SUD-specific modifiers, time-based billing, and group vs. individual sessions, ensuring accurate claims from the start.

Prior Authorization Management

We handle all pre-approvals for MAT medications and services like intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), reducing delays in care and billing.

Denial & Appeal Handling

Oakview aggressively follows up on denied claims, using proper documentation and payer appeal protocols to recover lost revenue.

Credentialing for All Licenses

Whether you're a LADC, LCAC, LPC-S, or psychologist working in addiction, we’ll credential you with Medicare, Medicaid, and all major commercial plans.

Medicaid-Specific Experience

We’re deeply familiar with Medicaid carve-outs and behavioral health contracts in multiple states, ensuring smooth enrollment and billing.

Transparent Dashboards & Reporting

Track your claims, collections, credentialing status, and financial performance with easy-to-use reports and real-time data access.

Key CPT Codes for Substance Abuse Counseling

Why Addiction Recovery Providers Trust Oakview

🔒 HIPAA-compliant systems and privacy for sensitive mental health records
📞 Dedicated account manager + credentialing contact
📈 Proven track record with addiction-focused practices and MAT programs
⚡ Faster claim turnaround, reduced denials, and higher reimbursement rates
💼 Credentialing for both individual counselors and outpatient programs

Let Oakview Take the Billing Burden Off Your Shoulders

Substance abuse counselors are on the front lines of healing lives. Let Oakview Medical Billing Solutions handle the billing, authorizations, and payer negotiations so you can stay focused on patient care. We don’t just bill—we partner with you to grow your practice.