Medical Coding & Billing Specialist (Oakbrook, IL)

Stella Mental Health; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

HSA

FSA

401K

Paid Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Stella Mental Health is seeking a Medical Coding & Billing Specialist for our hybrid Westmont, IL clinic. The role focuses on accurate CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS coding, timely claims submissions, and managing denials to ensure proper reimbursement.

You will collaborate with providers and billing staff to gather needed information and support patients with billing inquiries. Ideal candidates have CPC certification (CPC-A acceptable) and at least two years in outpatient billing with E/M experience, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of outpatient billing, coding and denials experience.
• Experience with claim creation and submissions (E/M).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation for accurate CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding for claims.
• Submit clean claims and manage denials.
• Collect payments and answer billing inquiries via phone, email, chat.

Skills

Office Suite

Behavioral health billing

E/M experience

Education

CPC Certification (CPC-A acceptable)

Tools

Dr Chrono

AthenaHealth EMR

Job description

Medical Coding & Billing Specialist (Oakbrook, IL)

Stella Mental Health is a leading provider of breakthrough mental health treatments for stress, anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma. Our treatment approach pairs psychotherapy with cutting-edge modalities such as Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), Ketamine Infusion Therapy, Spravato, and TMS to help our patients achieve lasting relief. We are a community of compassionate professionals who support each other and our patients throughout their healing journey.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Medical Coding & Billing Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payment for our patient services. You will play a critical role in our mission to provide breakthrough treatments for mental health conditions like trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your expertise to a growing organization dedicated to patient-centered care. This is a hybrid position working out of our Westmont, IL clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient encounter documentation to ensure accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for claims submission.
• Submit clean claims to insurance companies and manage any denials or claim issues through resolution.
• Collaborate with providers and medical staff to obtain necessary billing information.
• Generate patient statements, collect payments, and provide exceptional customer service to patients regarding billing inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
• Manage delinquent accounts, including sending accounts to collections when necessary.
• Process payer and patient refunds.
• Provide billing support and guidance to medical and support staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and ensure compliance with all relevant billing regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain current medical billing certification and proficiency (CPC preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

• CPC or similar certification (well-qualified CPC-A also considered).
• Minimum of two years of experience in outpatient billing, coding and denials, including claim creation and submissions, Evaluation, & Management (E&M).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with behavioral health billing preferred.
• Experience with Dr. Chrono
• Experience with AthenaHealth EMR preferred
• Must be able to commute to our Chicagoland office 3 days a week

At Stella, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values that enrich our work environment and enhance our ability to serve diverse communities. We strive to integrate these values into every aspect of our organization, from hiring and training to policies and practices. We recognize that we have a responsibility to foster a culture of respect, empathy, and collaboration among our team, patients, and partners. Our vision is to be a leader in delivering patient-centered care that respects and celebrates diversity, promotes equity and inclusion, and improves health outcomes for all.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Benefits Package:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, HSA, FSA
• 401K
• Competitive Paid Vacation Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A mission-driven organization that makes a positive impact on people's lives

Job Type: Full-time

The pay range for this role is:

20 - 23 USD per hour (IL-Westmont Flagship)