Hybrid Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (CPC)

Socket.dev; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA & FSA

401K

Paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Supportive environment

Mission-driven

Job summary

Stella is seeking a highly organized Medical Coding & Billing Specialist to ensure accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for claims and timely payments. This hybrid role operates from our Westmont, IL clinic, supporting mental health services and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has CPC certification, 2+ years outpatient billing experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Dr. Chrono or AthenaHealth EMR; travel to Chicagoland office 3 days weekly as required.

Qualifications

• CPC certification (CPC-A considered).
• 2+ years in outpatient billing, coding, denials, including claim creation and submissions, E/M.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Behavioral health billing experience preferred.
• Experience with Dr. Chrono.
• Experience with AthenaHealth EMR preferred.
• Must commute to Chicagoland office 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to ensure accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for claims.
• Submit clean claims and manage denials through resolution.
• Collaborate with providers to obtain billing information.
• Generate patient statements, collect payments, and assist patients with billing inquiries.
• Manage delinquent accounts and assist with collections when needed.
• Process payer and patient refunds.
• Provide billing support to medical staff and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing guidelines.
• Maintain current medical billing certification and proficiency (CPC preferred).

Skills

Outpatient billing

Denials management

E/M coding

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Behavioral health billing

Education

CPC certification

Tools

Dr Chrono

AthenaHealth EMR

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stella is seeking a highly organized Medical Coding & Billing Specialist to ensure accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for claims and timely payments. This hybrid role operates from our Westmont, IL clinic, supporting mental health services and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has CPC certification, 2+ years outpatient billing experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Dr. Chrono or AthenaHealth EMR; travel to Chicagoland office 3 days weekly as required.