Certified Billing & Coding Specialist — Remote/On-Site

Willapa-Behavioral-Health; Long Beach (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Willapa Behavioral Health is seeking a Billing Coding Specialist - Certified to accurately transcribe patient history into codes used by health care providers and insurers. The role prepares claims, submits them, and tracks payments while resolving questions and arranging payment plans when needed.

The successful candidate will have a certified coding credential or associate degree, familiarity with ICD-9-CM, CPT-HCPCS, and EMR systems, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school? (note: ensure matches HTML)
• Certified coder or Associates degree with coding certification preferred.
• Experience with medical/billing claims processing and insurance billing.
• Ability to explain charges clearly to patients and families.
• Proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Read patient records and assign proper codes.
• Prepare and submit claims, track payments.
• Answer questions and arrange payment plans when needed.
• Work with insurance providers to resolve denials or issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Skills

Medical coding

Customer service

EMR software

Telehealth tech

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree

Coding Certification

Tools

ICD-9-CM

CPT-HCPCS

EMR systems

Job description

Willapa Behavioral Health is seeking a Billing Coding Specialist - Certified to accurately transcribe patient history into codes used by health care providers and insurers. The role prepares claims, submits them, and tracks payments while resolving questions and arranging payment plans when needed.

The successful candidate will have a certified coding credential or associate degree, familiarity with ICD-9-CM, CPT-HCPCS, and EMR systems, and strong customer service skills.