Behavioral Health Coding Specialist, CPC Certified

Copa Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage via ICHRA

Dental and Vision coverage

PTO 3 weeks + wellness day

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) with company match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance & disability

Pet insurance

Job summary

Copa Health in Mesa, AZ seeks a detail-oriented Certified Behavioral Health Services Medical Coder to ensure documentation integrity, coding accuracy, and billing compliance across behavioral health programs. You will review clinical records, assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and stay aligned with AHCCCS, Medicaid, Medicare, CMS, and payer requirements.

The role includes educating providers and staff on coding best practices, and participating in audits and compliance activities to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred in health information/related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional medical coding in behavioral health or integrated care.
• Current medical coding certification (CPC, CCS, COC or equivalent).
• Completion of Behavioral Health coding certification course or specialty training.
• Demonstrated expertise with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS in behavioral health settings.
• Strong knowledge of AHCCCS, Medicaid, Medicare, CMS and payer rules.

Responsibilities

• Review, abstract, and code behavioral health and integrated care documentation using ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS.
• Assign accurate diagnoses and procedures in line with payer guidelines.
• Serve as SME on behavioral health coding, documentation standards, and billing compliance.
• Provide guidance and education to providers and staff on coding best practices.
• Apply complex coding regulations and payer requirements in daily work.
• Support coding audits, documentation reviews, and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Behavioral health coding

Documentation accuracy

Billing compliance

Staff education

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management / Medical Coding / Healthcare Administration

Current medical coding certification (CPC/CCS/COC)

Behavioral Health Coding certification course / specialization

Tools

EHR systems

Coding/billing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Copa Health in Mesa, AZ seeks a detail-oriented Certified Behavioral Health Services Medical Coder to ensure documentation integrity, coding accuracy, and billing compliance across behavioral health programs. You will review clinical records, assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and stay aligned with AHCCCS, Medicaid, Medicare, CMS, and payer requirements.

The role includes educating providers and staff on coding best practices, and participating in audits and compliance activities to support