Revenue Cycle Certified Coder

Copa Health•Mesa, AZ

2d•$23 - $26

About The Position

At Copa Health, we are committed to People First, fostering a culture of compassion, innovation, and impact. We support individuals and families across Arizona through high-quality behavioral health and integrated care services while also investing in the growth and well-being of our team. Copa Health is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Behavioral Health Services Medical Coder to support coding accuracy, documentation integrity, billing compliance, and staff education across behavioral health programs and services. This position is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for behavioral health and integrated care services in accordance with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, AHCCCS, Medicaid, Medicare, CMS, and payer-specific requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of three (3) years of professional medical coding experience in behavioral health, mental health, psychiatric services, or integrated healthcare settings.
Current medical coding certification required, such as CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent.
Completion of a Behavioral Health Coding certification course, specialty training program, or documented specialization in behavioral health/psychiatric coding is required.
Demonstrated expertise using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems within behavioral health settings.
Strong working knowledge of AHCCCS, Medicaid, Medicare, CMS, and payer-specific behavioral health billing requirements.
Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, Microsoft Office applications, and coding/billing software.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience conducting coding audits, documentation reviews, and compliance monitoring activities preferred.
Prior experience presenting trainings, facilitating workshops, or leading staff education sessions strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, abstract, and code behavioral health, psychiatric, counseling, crisis intervention, and integrated care service documentation using current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding standards.
Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in compliance with AHCCCS, Medicaid, Medicare, CMS, and payer-specific guidelines.
Serve as an internal resource and subject matter expert regarding behavioral health coding, documentation standards, and billing compliance.
Provide guidance and education to providers, clinicians, and administrative staff regarding coding best practices and regulatory requirements.
Advanced understanding of behavioral health terminology, psychiatric documentation, integrated care services, and behavioral health coding guidelines.
Ability to interpret and apply complex coding regulations, payer requirements, and compliance standards specific to behavioral health services.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Personalized Health Coverage – Receive a monthly, tax-free contribution to select the medical plan that works best for you, with guidance and support through our ICHRA program
Dental and Vision Coverage to complement your health plan
Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year, plus an additional wellness day to recharge
10 paid holidays annually
Wellness Program, including access to mental health resources
Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 to invest in your growth and career advancement
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs
403(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for your future
Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions
Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more