Coder - Behavioral Health

Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to join our growing behavioral health team. The Medical Coder is responsible for accurately reviewing, assigning, and validating ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, payer, and organizational guidelines.

This position plays a vital role in supporting accurate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and the overall integrity of the medical record.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Code inpatient and outpatient behavioral health encounters.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and Texas regulations.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate with providers for clarification when necessary.
• Assist with denial management and coding-related appeals.
• Conduct routine coding audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle, HIM, Case Management, and Clinical Leadership.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Stay current with annual coding updates, payer changes, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or equivalent coding certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical coding experience.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and medical terminology.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health documentation and coding principles.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Experience coding inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health services.
• Knowledge of behavioral health reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance guidelines.
• Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to ethical coding practices and compliance.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, you'll become part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Your expertise helps ensure accurate reimbursement while supporting high-quality patient care throughout our organization.

Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.