Senior Certified Professional Coder Behavioral Health
Who We Are At BasePoint, we believe every teen and young adult deserves hope, healing, and a future filled with possibility. Our mission is to empower individuals and families through compassionate, evidence-based care that is grounded in both clinical excellence and human connection. When you join our team, you become part of a community built on resilience, servant leadership, and the commitment to always ask: “What Would I Want for My Family?” What You’ll Do The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – Behavioral Health is responsible for accurately abstracting, analyzing, and coding mental health and substance‑use–related clinical documentation using ICD‑10, CPT, and HCPCS coding standards. This role ensures compliant, timely, and optimized reimbursement within a behavioral health setting, supporting organizational financial integrity and regulatory adherence. Coders in behavioral health require enhanced knowledge of psychotherapy codes, evaluation and management guidelines as they apply in behavioral health, and payer documentation expectations. JOB RESPONSIBITIES
- Review behavioral health clinical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Assign ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for behavioral health services (e.g., psychotherapy and psychiatry) in compliance with payer rules.
- Query clinicians for clarification when documentation is incomplete or ambiguous.
- Ensure coding that supports medical necessity, meets payer-specific guidelines, and mitigates compliance risk.
- Collaborate with billing teams to resolve denials, coding-related rejections, or audit findings.
- Provide feedback to clinical staff on documentation improvement opportunities.
- Maintain current knowledge of behavioral health coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory changes.
- Perform internal audits and quality assurance processes and provide monthly analytical reporting.
- Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements.
Every day, your work will help transform lives—building stronger minds, healthier families, and brighter futures. What We’re Looking For
- Experience with behavioral health payer audits or compliance programs.
- Familiarity with telehealth behavioral health coding.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills when interacting with clinicians and non‑clinical teams.
The BasePoint Difference – Our Core Values in Action Courage to Solve – We face challenges head-on, taking responsibility for solutions and acting with integrity. Spirit of Grit – We bring perseverance, endurance, and passion to everything we do—even when it isn’t easy. WWIWFMF (“What Would I Want for My Family”) – We deliver the kind of care we’d want for our own loved ones, ensuring the highest standard of excellence. Tend to Your Roses – We practice servant leadership, caring deeply for our people so they can flourish and thrive These values guide every decision, every interaction, and every step of our journey together.
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance + AD&D
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 7 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- A culture of growth, recognition, and celebration
Why Join Us? At BasePoint, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have a mission. You’ll be part of a team that cares deeply for one another, that shows up every day with grit and compassion, and that never loses sight of the fact that the work we do changes lives. Apply today and become a vital part of a team where courage, grit, family, and care for one another make the difference. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1 year of behavioral health or relevant teaching experience.
This position requires valid U.S. work authorization. The company does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Requirements:
- Current AAPC CPC credential required.
- Minimum 2–3 years of coding experience, preferably within behavioral or mental health.
- Strong knowledge of psychotherapy, psychiatry, and SUD‑related coding guidelines.
- Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and behavioral health clinical workflows.
- Proficient with EHR and billing systems; strong computer and data entry skills.
- High accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s):
- How many years have you coded in behavioral health?
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