Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Mental/Behavioral Health Medical Billing Specialist! In this vital role, you will be the driving force behind accurate and efficient billing processes for mental and behavioral health services. Your expertise will ensure seamless reimbursement from insurance providers, proper coding, and precise management of medical records. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, possess a passion for medical billing, and are eager to make a meaningful difference in patient care, this is the opportunity for you! Your energy and attention to detail will help us deliver exceptional service while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Duties
- Review and process mental/behavioral health claims using DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding systems to ensure accurate billing.
- Verify insurance coverage and eligibility for patients, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete before submission.
- Prepare and submit clean claims electronically through EMR (Electronic Medical Records) or EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems, following payer guidelines.
- Manage medical collections by following up on unpaid or denied claims promptly and professionally.
- Maintain detailed and organized medical records, including documentation of billing activities, coding details, and correspondence with insurance companies.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to clarify diagnoses or procedures that impact billing accuracy.
- Stay current with updates in medical coding standards, including ICD coding changes and DRG adjustments, to ensure ongoing compliance.
Requirements
- Proven experience in medical billing within a mental or behavioral health setting; familiarity with medical office procedures is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of DRG classifications, CPT coding, ICD-9, ICD-10 coding systems, and medical terminology.
- Experience working with EMR/EHR systems for billing and record management.
- Excellent understanding of medical records management and documentation standards.
- Ability to interpret complex insurance policies and navigate medical collections processes effectively.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to handle multiple claims efficiently.
- Prior experience with medical coding audits or compliance checks is a plus.
Join us in transforming healthcare billing into a smooth, compliant process that supports both providers and patients! Your dedication will help ensure timely reimbursements while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in mental health services billing.
About Us
Charis Counseling Associates is a 501c3 nonprofit mental health counseling practice serving the greater Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR communities. Our mission is to be the trusted source of Christian professional counseling services and mental health education for local churches and communities in the Pacific Northwest. We are committed to providing high-quality, innovative, and compassionate care to our clients, staff and community. Our vision is to provide affordable and accessible mental health services to all.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Medical Billing and Coding specialist to join our team in a part-time capacity, with space to grow into full time over 1-2 years as our organization grows. This position will be responsible for handling insurance verification for intakes, claim submissions and follow up, payment posting into EHR, and accounts receivable for clinical staff. This role is vital to ensuring timely reimbursement, best practices in client care, accurate financial management, and supporting the sustainability of our mission.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, WA 98686
