Senior Medical Coding Specialist

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Senior Medical Coding Specialist auditing behavioral health documentation for accuracy and compliance. Collaborating with providers to enhance coding and documentation practices in a tech-forward setting.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $76,160 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit behavioral health documentation and coding (ICD-10-CM and CPT) for accuracy, compliance, and completeness
Deliver actionable feedback to providers through 1:1 remediation meetings, educating on coding and documentation guidelines (i.e., coding based on medical decision making (MDM) for outpatient Evaluation and Management services)
Serve as a subject matter expert by answering coding-related questions to support internal teams and create processes
Contribute to provider education efforts, including drafting content, identifying documentation gaps, and advising on clinical documentation standards
Provide insights on coding trends, identify risk areas, and recommend improvements to tooling, product, and training
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on initiatives and enhancements regarding billing code guardrails
Stay current with evolving coding guidelines, payer rules, and industry standards through continuing education and independent learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a CPC certification (required) and 2+ years of experience in outpatient or professional services coding within a behavioral health setting
Have the ability to balance supportive coaching and enforcing provider policies regarding payer standards and compliance regulations.
Previously educated providers on medical decision making (MDM) for outpatient Evaluation and Management services
Hold a CPMA certification (nice to have) or have strong auditing experience
Possess a strong grasp of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines and the documentation requirements
Communicate clearly and empathetically, especially when educating providers or discussing sensitive feedback
Bring a high level of attention to detail and comfort working independently in a fast-paced, digital environment
Are tech-savvy: you can navigate Google Workspace, Zoom, and EMR platforms—or you’re excited to learn
Are energized by working cross-functionally and driving quality at scale in a tech-forward setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
HSA / FSA
401K
Work-from-Home Stipend
Therapy Reimbursement
16-week parental leave for eligible employees
Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
Flexible PTO
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10-CMCPTHCPCScoding guidelinesauditingmedical decision makingdocumentation standardsprovider educationbilling code guardrailscompliance regulations

Soft Skills

coachingcommunicationattention to detailindependent workempathetic communicationcross-functional collaborationeducational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

CPCCPMA