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Third-Party Reimbursement and Billing Services

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Response Deadline08/12/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract involves providing third-party reimbursement and billing services specifically for behavioral health services, requiring accurate insurance billing, claims management, and strict adherence to payer requirements through a HIPAA-compliant system. The work is scoped to ensure seamless coordination with insurance providers and regulatory standards to maximize reimbursement while safeguarding patient data privacy and integrity. All processes must align with industry best practices and federal compliance mandates to maintain operational legitimacy and financial efficiency. This subcontract is issued by Madison Metropolitan Schools in Wisconsin and is open for response until August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The NAICS code 561410 categorizes the service under Employment Placement Agencies, but the actual work centers on administrative and financial support for healthcare delivery, specifically behavioral health. The contract does not specify a set-aside type, and no point of contact or detailed location information is provided beyond the agency’s jurisdiction. Interested parties must access the official listing via the provided link to review full requirements and submit proposals before the deadline.

General Info

Third-party billing for behavioral health services, HIPAA-compliant, Madison Schools, deadline August 12, 2026

Agency

Wisconsin → Madison Metropolitan SchoolsView Agency

NAICS

561410 - Document Preparation ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

WI, US

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 20

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Response DeadlineAug 12

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Response Deadline

08/12/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 22 days

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AgencyWisconsin → Madison Metropolitan Schools

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Wisconsin → Madison Metropolitan Schools

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Full Description

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Facilitate third-party reimbursement processes for behavioral health services, including insurance billing, claims management, and compliance with payer requirements using a HIPAA-compliant system.

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