In-House Psychiatry Medical Biller & Medical Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Vital Health and Integrative Care is seeking an experienced Medical Biller and Medical Coder to join our growing outpatient psychiatry practice. This is an in-office position responsible for managing the complete medical billing cycle, insurance claims, coding accuracy, payment posting, denial management, and insurance follow-up.

The ideal candidate has experience billing for psychiatry and behavioral health services and is knowledgeable in CPT, ICD-10, and payer requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of medical billing and coding experience in a physician's office or outpatient setting. 
• At least 1 year of psychiatry or behavioral health billing experience required.  
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding. 
• Experience with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare claims. 
• Proficient in the complete revenue cycle , including charge entry, claims submission, payment posting, denial management, appeals, and accounts receivable follow-up. 
• Experience verifying insurance eligibility and obtaining prior authorizations when needed. 
• Familiarity with Tebra (Kareo) or similar electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software preferred. 
• Strong understanding of HIPAA, payer guidelines, and medical billing compliance. 
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with providers and administrative staff. 
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred. 
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Biller (CPB) preferred but not required.