Certified Billing & Coding Specialist - Part-Time (Remote-Ready)

Willapa Behavioral Health and Wellness; Long Beach (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Willapa Behavioral Health and Wellness is seeking a part-time Billing Coding Specialist - Certified to transcribe patient histories with established medical codes. The role updates codes for services, prepares and submits claims, and tracks insurance payments.

You will also handle patient inquiries, payment plans, and collections when necessary. The position requires knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, DSM-IV, CPT-HCPCS, and prior billing experience in a health care setting, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree or Coding Certification required.
• Experience with medical/mental health claims processing.
• Ability to explain charges to patients professionally and empathetically.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze patient records to determine accurate codes.
• Assign correct diagnoses and procedure codes.
• Enter codes into management software.
• Bill insurance providers using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS.
• Track and manage claims and payment timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies.

Skills

Medical coding accuracy

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Telehealth readiness

Confidentiality and ethics

Education

Associates Degree in Healthcare or related field

Coding Certification (AC B/ACB accredited)

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Willapa Behavioral Health and Wellness is seeking a part-time Billing Coding Specialist - Certified to transcribe patient histories with established medical codes. The role updates codes for services, prepares and submits claims, and tracks insurance payments.

You will also handle patient inquiries, payment plans, and collections when necessary. The position requires knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, DSM-IV, CPT-HCPCS, and prior billing experience in a health care setting, with a focus on