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What is a Day Behavioral Health Coder?

A Day Behavioral Health Coder is a medical coding professional who specializes in assigning standardized codes to diagnoses and procedures related to behavioral health services provided during the day, such as in partial hospitalization programs or intensive outpatient settings. Their primary role is to ensure that all documentation for mental health and substance use treatment services is accurately coded for billing and insurance purposes. This helps healthcare providers receive proper reimbursement and maintain compliance with regulations. Day Behavioral Health Coders need to be familiar with coding systems like ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and must have a keen understanding of behavioral health terminology and treatment modalities.

What are some common challenges Day Behavioral Health Coders face when ensuring accurate coding and compliance?

Day Behavioral Health Coders often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex mental health documentation, keeping up with frequent updates to coding regulations, and ensuring codes accurately reflect both the services provided and the patient's diagnosis. Collaboration with clinicians is essential to clarify ambiguous notes and reduce the risk of errors that could affect billing or compliance. Additionally, coders must manage a high volume of records efficiently while maintaining accuracy to support timely reimbursement and uphold regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Day Behavioral Health Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Day Behavioral Health Coder, you need a solid understanding of behavioral health diagnoses, medical terminology, and coding standards like ICD-10-CM and CPT, often supported by a certification such as CPC, CCA, or CCS. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software is vital for accurate documentation and claim submission. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for resolving discrepancies and collaborating with clinical staff. These skills ensure precise coding, compliance with regulations, and optimal reimbursement for behavioral health services.
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Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

WES Health System

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), will implement the Individual Treatment Plan. Using the strengths-based and preventive approach they will work directly with the child to reach the ITP goals across school, home and community settings.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Facilitate implementation of the ITP.

2. Support of problem-solving skill development.

3. Provide instruction on how to understand, direct, interpret, manage and control feelings and emotional responses to situations.

4. Assist the adults in the consumer's life to address the therapeutic needs of the consumer.

5. Provide psychoeducational services related to mental health, including the development of improved decision-making skills to manage behavior.

6. Assist with the development of social skills and socially acceptable behaviors.

7. Provide instruction on stress reduction techniques.

8. Collect data on consumer behavior, attendance, disciplinary actions, etc.

9. Provide behavioral stabilization and interventions to support services provided by a clinician, behavior specialist or mobile therapist.

10. Provide feedback and behavioral data needed for developing or revising the ITP goals, objectives or interventions.

11. Ensure timely and proper delivery of services.

12. Collaborate with school personnel, families and outside agencies.

13. Provide services across settings in schools, homes and communities.

14. Make recommendations for discharge.

15. Meet service productivity expectations.

16. Complete all paperwork within specified time frames.

17. Maintain an understanding of agency policies and procedures.

18. Participate in and adhere to Individualized Training Plan.

19. Attend and participate in supervision in accordance to regulatory standards.

20. Adhere to WES’s Code of Ethics and comply with State Mental Health Code.

21. Attend trainings as required by WES.

22. Participate in continuous quality assurance/program development.

23. Comply with WES standards for service delivery.

24. Maintain consumer confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

By January 1, 2021, individuals who provide individual services through BHT services shall meet one of the following:

1) Have a certification as a BCaBA.

2) Have a certification as an RBT.

3) Have a certification as a BCAT.

4) Have a behavior health certification or behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.

5) Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA.

6) Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services.