LCB x Lactation Health

About LCB

Lactation Consultant Billing (LCB) is a company of medical coding experts supporting business solutions for lactation providers. Working in the industry since 2012 when the Affordable Care Act mandated preventive lactation coverage for U.S. women, LCB has been at the forefront in finding the best ways to get IBCLCs, CLCs and other lactation specialists paid for their work as part of the mother/baby healthcare team.

Patients cite cost as the main prohibitive factor in initiating consults and returning to their lactation consultant for follow up services. When you bill through insurance, you can dramatically improve patient experience and your revenue while lessening administrative burden. LCB compensation is based on a percentage of payments collected for you, not on an hourly rate or monthly fee, so you will always come out ahead and be profitable.

Experienced

We’ve been in the lactation billing industry since 2012

Inclusive

Both IBCLCs and CLC-level providers are valued at LCB

Fair Fees

Percentage-based, no monthly fees

About Lactation Health

Lactation Health (LH) is the IBCLC and CLC clinical group that you’ve all been waiting for! The clinicians from Lactation Health are focused on high-quality, personalized lactation care in community-based practices where we prioritize the moms and babies we serve. We are a full-service practice that caters to home, office, and telehealth visits as well as group education in the perinatal period, making all aspects of your care as seamless as possible.

Healthcare and insurance have become unnecessarily complicated. Patients need care, while clinicians need to be free to serve without the burden of paperwork, filing, follow up and costs compromising the care they give. Lactation Health is a nationwide practice that breaks down those barriers to create better healthcare and better outcomes for the families who need us most.

Priorities Straight

Patients come first - we offer access to care through all major insurers

Simplified

One stop shop for credentialing, in-network coverage, and billing

No Barriers

Use LH when you need it, no non-competes, no artificial limits on visits

Our Services

LCB x LH

Providers who manage their billing with LCB have the option to use some, all, or none of Lactation Health’s insurance contracts. This means that the base requirement to work with LCB is that LCB must manage your billing for your personal insurance contracts. If you use LCB for your personal billing, you can use Lactation Health’s contracts to fill in gaps where you can’t get your own in-network contracts.

You decide what’s more advantageous for your business goals. It’s the ultimate flex. Build your practice how it makes sense to you.
 

223.50

Average Visit Payment

21

Dedicated Employees

2

Companies United

13

Years of Experience

Our Team

Lexa Grace
COO

Lexa is a CLC with a vast knowledge of the different insurance policies available and how they operate. Lexa holds a B.A. from The New School and an M.A. and M.P.A. Certificate from Villanova University. Lexa is a fervent advocate for a mother’s right to pump at work and nurse where they want and for consultants to get paid for the important work they do in optimizing the health of newborns and their mothers. An efficiency expert, Lexa has set up LCB to both assist private practices with billing, offloading the administrative work that each practice typically has to do alone, and partner with Lactation Health to fill the gaps where providers can't get payer contracts due to closed markets or licensing complexities.

Brianna Pinter Vanech
CMO

Brianna holds a B.F.A. in Fashion Design from the Parsons School of Design. As a young mom who recently navigated moving to a new city while searching for perinatal providers, Brianna is passionate about helping new mothers get access to timely, quality care. Formerly, Brianna was an accessories and 3D designer at a private label leather company where she managed accounts for Fortune 500 retail clients. Brianna oversees marketing and outreach.

Marlena Oliensis
Mentorship Coordinator

Marlena is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) working toward her International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential. With over a decade of childcare experience specializing in infant and toddler care, she brings a deep understanding of early childhood development and family dynamics to her lactation work. In addition to her lactation training, Marlena is a certified Integrative Health Coach. She blends evidence-based lactation support with a holistic approach, considering the emotional, physical, and lifestyle needs of each family she works with. Marlena heads up Lactation Consultant Billing’s social media and Mentorship Program, working with other CBSs and CLCs to help them get insurance coverage and earn their clinical hours to sit for the IBCLC exam.

Lindsey Mulvey
VP of Sales and Billing

With a BS in Communications from the University of New Hampshire and an AA in Business Management, Lindsey brings deep expertise in client relations and insurance billing for lactation visits. Since joining the company in October 2021, Lindsey has played a key role in streamlining billing processes, managing client accounts, and overseeing credentialing, contracting, and insurance denials. With a career in healthcare that began in 2009, Lindsey is especially skilled at navigating the challenging world of insurance, advocating for clients, and ensuring that families get the benefits they deserve. Her specialized knowledge and dedication to client service help ensure that clients receive the support they need with clarity and compassion. Outside of work, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her children as a proud boy mom. She loves the outdoors and calls Asheville, North Carolina, home.

Mary Finch
CFO

Mary has over three years of experience within the organization and a broad background in finance. Prior to joining Lactation Consultant Billing, Mary worked across various banking floors, at venture capitalist firms, and with leading oil companies, where she developed strong expertise in financial operations and strategic planning. With a finance degree from Fordham University, she combines analytical expertise with a deep commitment to the company’s mission of advancing maternal and infant health. Mary is focused on driving sustainable growth, financial transparency, and long-term value creation.

Ammar Akbar
Credentialing Specialist

Ammar Akbar is a dedicated healthcare operations specialist with years of experience supporting medical practices across the United States. He helps providers streamline their workflows, improve billing efficiency, and enhance overall patient experience. Known for his reliability and attention to detail, Ammar works closely with each client to understand their unique needs and deliver tailored solutions.