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Billing, marketing, staffing and software for Alabama practices

RCM Finder supports medical practices in Alabama remotely, with end to end revenue cycle management, healthcare digital marketing, virtual medical assistance and a practice management system. Below are the Medicare and Medicaid details that apply in Alabama, with sources.

Alabama and major cities
BirminghamMontgomeryHuntsvilleMobileBack to the full map

Alabama billing details

Each row shows its source and when we checked it. If a source changes, we update the row.

TopicWhat applies in AlabamaSourceChecked
Medicare contractorPalmetto GBA (A/B MAC JJ)CMS, A/B MAC Jurisdiction JJOct 20, 2026
Medicaid agencyAlabama Medicaid AgencyOfficial provider pageOct 20, 2026
Provider enrollment and billingEnrollment, manuals and billing guidance for Alabama Medicaid providersOpen the provider pageOct 20, 2026
Commercial prompt paymentInsurers, HMOs, health service corporations and other health benefit plans must pay a clean claim from an Alabama health care provider within 45 calendar days if filed on paper or 30 calendar days if filed electronically, or notify the provider within the same period why the claim is denied or pended. Overdue clean claims carry interest of 1.5 percent per month, prorated daily; the rule applies only to claims-basis payments (not capitation) and does not cover claims submitted more than 180 days after service.
Ala. Code § 27-1-17(a)-(d)
alison.legislature.state.al.usOct 20, 2026
Medicaid timely filingAlabama Medicaid generally requires claims to be filed within one year of the date of service, with some programs having different limits and retroactive-eligibility claims allowed within one year of the retroactive award date.medicaid.alabama.govOct 20, 2026

Major cities in Alabama

We support practices in these cities and everywhere else in Alabama, remotely.

BirminghamMontgomeryHuntsvilleMobile
How we work

Remote by design

No office visit needed

We support practices in every state remotely, so you do not need a local office to work with us.

Rules checked for your state

Each state page lists the Medicare contractor and Medicaid details for that state, with sources and the date we last checked.

One service or all four

Begin where the gap is biggest, whether that is payments, new patients, front-desk capacity or your software.

Alabama practice questions

Who processes Medicare claims in Alabama?

Palmetto GBA is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) that processes Part A and Part B claims in Alabama (A/B MAC JJ), according to CMS.

Which agency runs Medicaid in Alabama?

Alabama Medicaid Agency runs Medicaid in Alabama. The official state pages linked in the table above cover provider enrollment and billing.

How quickly must insurers pay a clean claim in Alabama?

Insurers, HMOs, health service corporations and other health benefit plans must pay a clean claim from an Alabama health care provider within 45 calendar days if filed on paper or 30 calendar days if filed electronically, or notify the provider within the same period why the claim is denied or pended. Overdue clean claims carry interest of 1.5 percent per month, prorated daily; the rule applies only to claims-basis payments (not capitation) and does not cover claims submitted more than 180 days after service.

How long do I have to file a Medicaid claim in Alabama?

Alabama Medicaid generally requires claims to be filed within one year of the date of service, with some programs having different limits and retroactive-eligibility claims allowed within one year of the retroactive award date.

Do you work with practices outside the largest cities in Alabama?

Yes. We work remotely, so a practice in a small town is supported the same way as a practice in Birmingham.

Which service should a practice in Alabama start with?

Start where the problem is biggest: End to End RCM if payments are slow or denials are high, Healthcare Digital Marketing if your schedule has gaps, Virtual Medical Assistance if your front desk is stretched, or a Practice Management System if your tools are scattered. Tell us about your practice and we will suggest a first step.

What should I send first?

A short description of your practice, your specialty, your main payers and the biggest problem you want fixed. Our form asks for the basics.

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