Billing Coder

Favorite Healthcare Staffing Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401k matching

Job summary

Favorite Healthcare Staffing Inc. is seeking a Certified Billing & Coding Specialist for a permanent, direct-hire role in San Antonio, TX. The position offers hybrid work in a psychiatric practice with full-time hours, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities include managing the full billing cycle in Valant, payer relations, ICD-10/CPT coding, and monitoring KPIs. The ideal candidate holds CPC/CCS/CCS-P and has 2+ years of experience in mental health billing.

Qualifications

• Active CPC/ CCS/ CCS-P certification
• 2+ years of medical billing and coding experience, preferably in mental health
• Experience with Valant EMR strongly preferred
• Experience with clearinghouses and payer portals
• Knowledge of major payers (BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare)

Responsibilities

• Manage the full billing cycle within Valant, including charge entry, claims, payment posting, and patient billing
• Manage payer relations, credentialing, authorizations, collections, and claim denials
• Review documentation and ensure accurate behavioral health ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Research and resolve denied or delayed claims with insurance payers
• Monitor clinic KPIs and financial reports to identify trends and revenue opportunities
• Progress into leadership responsibilities, including training and supervising administrative/billing staff

Skills

Active CPC/ CCS/ CCS-P

Billing experience 2+ years

Valant EMR

Payer portals

Strong communication

Tools

Valant EMR

Job description

A psychiatric practice located in San Antonio, TX is currently seeking a Certified Billing & Coding Specialist to join their team full-time! Check out the details below:

Title

Certified Billing & Coding Specialist

Job Type

Permanent / Direct Hire

Setting

Mental Health/Psychiatry

Location

San Antonio, TX

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p, hybrid

Pay

• Pay based on experience, plus health, dental, vision insurance, PTO, & 401k matching!

Job Description

The Certified Billing & Coding Specialist duties include but not limited to:

• Manage the full billing cycle within Valant, including charge entry, claims, payment posting, and patient billing
• Manage payer relations, credentialing, authorizations, collections, and claim denials
• Review documentation and ensure accurate behavioral health ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Research and resolve denied or delayed claims with insurance payers
• Monitor clinic KPIs and financial reports to identify trends and revenue opportunities
• Progress into leadership responsibilities, including training and supervising administrative/billing staff

Requirements

• Active CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or similar recognized coding certification
• 2+ years of medical billing and coding experience, preferably in mental health, behavioral health, or psychiatry
• Valant EMR experience strongly preferred
• Experience with clearinghouses and payer portals
• Knowledge of BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, TriWest, CHAMPVA, and Community First
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Self-starter interested in advancing into healthcare management