Behavioral Health Coding Specialist — Optimize Reimbursement

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc.; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc. seeks a Certified Coding Specialist to handle accurate coding and compliance for behavioral health services. The role includes working with providers, billing staff, and clinical leadership to enhance coding accuracy and reduce denials.

This position requires a minimum of two years in medical coding or billing, familiarity with regulatory standards, and excellent analytical skills. Benefits include a full-time package with paid leave and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of supervisory or lead experience in medical coding, billing, or health information management required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background screening is required.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign accurate coding for behavioral health services.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure coding accuracy and medical necessity.
• Collaborate with providers to improve documentation practices.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Medicaid billing

Medicare billing

behavioral health billing

EHR systems

analytical skills

communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Business or Medical Billing and Coding

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc. seeks a Certified Coding Specialist to handle accurate coding and compliance for behavioral health services. The role includes working with providers, billing staff, and clinical leadership to enhance coding accuracy and reduce denials.

This position requires a minimum of two years in medical coding or billing, familiarity with regulatory standards, and excellent analytical skills. Benefits include a full-time package with paid leave and 401(k) matching.