Behavioral Health ICD-10 Coding Specialist

Nbhospitals; Boynton Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NBHospitals Coding Specialist in Boynton Beach, FL reviews patient records and translates diagnoses, treatments, and procedures into ICD-10-CM and related codes. This role supports accurate billing and compliance in a mental health and substance use treatment environment.

Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure complete and compliant documentation, stay current with coding guidelines, and participate in audits to maintain data integrity and PHI protection.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of medical terminology.
• Credentials CPC or CCS required.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in reading medical records.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) and medical billing software.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records and translate diagnoses into ICD-10-CM codes.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM codes based on documentation.
• Ensure coding reflects documented diagnoses, services, and level of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI and comply with HIPAA.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative departments to resolve coding issues.
• Participate in audits and compliance activities.

Skills

Medical terminology

Credentials CPC/CCS

Attention to detail

EHR & billing software

Tools

EHR systems

Medical billing software

Job description

The NBHospitals Coding Specialist in Boynton Beach, FL reviews patient records and translates diagnoses, treatments, and procedures into ICD-10-CM and related codes. This role supports accurate billing and compliance in a mental health and substance use treatment environment.

Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure complete and compliant documentation, stay current with coding guidelines, and participate in audits to maintain data integrity and PHI protection.