Remote Sr. Coding Specialist (Mental Health)

CSI Companies is hiring for a Remote Sr. Coding Specialist (Mental Health) for our healthcare client based in Texas.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 8a-5p CST

Location: Remote, must reside in Texas

Pay: $25-34/hour based on experience and education

Position Type: Long-term Consultant; potential for FTE

Job Summary:

The Sr. Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to behavioral and mental health services using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines, payer policies, and internal procedures while supporting accurate reimbursement and efficient claims processing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for behavioral and mental health services but, coding for primary services is a plus.
• Ensure coding aligns with federal, state, and payer-specific regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Work with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and ensure accurate code assignment.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies, denials, and help with billing issues.
• Assist in internal audits and quality improvement initiatives to ensure coding accuracy and compliance.
• Stay up to date with industry changes, including updates to coding guidelines, payer policies, and healthcare regulations.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software to support accurate and efficient coding workflows.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as set by the organization.
• Assist with special projects and/or other duties as assigned.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in health information management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 years of mental health and behavioral health coding experience in an outpatient or inpatient setting. Prefer 2-5 years of coding experience.
• Possess and maintain AAPC and/or AHIMA certification required (CPC or CCS required, CRC or RHIT a plus).
• Experience with medical billing, coding denials and revenue cycle processes preferred.
• Must live in Texas (can be onsite or remote – there may be an occasional team meeting in Houston at corporate headquarters)
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, with expertise in behavioral and mental health services.
• Familiarity with federal healthcare regulations, HIPAA, and payer-specific policies.
• Proficiency in EHR and coding software (e.g., Epic-preferred, Cerner, 3M, or similar).
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Prefer strong Microsoft Office skills set.
• Ability to work independently while meeting productivity and accuracy standards.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with healthcare providers and revenue cycle teams.

If you meet these qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and mentor a coding team in a mental health-focused organization, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

The CSI Companies is a leading staffing and recruiting firm, providing healthcare organizations with highly skilled professionals since 1994. We have been recognized as a “Best of Staffing” award winner for over a decade, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional talent to leading healthcare organizations.

For consideration, please submit your resume with relevant experience. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Benefits Offered:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage
• Paid Training
• Opportunity for advancement upon performance and availability