Certified Medical Coder

About the company

Steadfast Health was founded to establish a new standard of substance use disorder (SUD) care. Recognizing that traditional treatment methods often fall short of reaching patients when they're most in need, Steadfast is relentlessly focused on making low-barrier, high quality care accessible to all. We know that the journey to recovery is unique for every individual, and our patient-centered approach ensures we meet patients where they are, providing evidence-based therapies with unwavering support in a compassionate environment that fosters healing and growth. We are growing rapidly and building a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to fulfilling our mission – join us!

Position Summary

We are seeking our first in-seat Certified Medical Coder to help build and lead our Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) coding function. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5+ years of hands-on experience coding both inpatient and outpatient encounters, with deep expertise in SUD treatment services. This foundational role will directly impact revenue integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

As our first dedicated coder in this space, you will play a critical role in establishing best practices, strengthening Behavioral Health and SUD coding processes, and supporting high-quality patient care and long-term financial sustainability.

Some of the Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• 401(k) match up to 5% to help you invest in your future.
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus employer-sponsored life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Re-Fuel Days: Take four paid days each year to recharge — for mental health, rest, or continuing education.
• Generous PTO, floating paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential access to therapy sessions, legal guidance, financial resources, and health coaching.
• SoFi student loan interest rate discount, Rightway Health Concierge, 1 year free pet Telehealth through Pawp, and Perkspot Discount Marketplace
• An opportunity to shape our growth — join us early and help define the future of addiction care.

Salary: This is a W2 full time role with an anticipated salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for Behavioral Health and SUD services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Apply coding guidelines specific to mental health and substance use treatment, including outpatient behavioral health and inpatient consult services.
• Identify documentation gaps and work collaboratively with providers and clinical staff to improve coding quality and documentation standards.
• Ensure coding supports medical necessity and payer requirements.
• Stay current with coding updates, payer policies, and regulatory changes related to Behavioral Health and SUD services.
• Assist with coding audits, respond to audit findings, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy benchmarks as defined by the organization.
• Support billing and revenue cycle teams by resolving coding-related denials or questions.

Required Qualifications:

• Active coding certification: CPC, CCS, or equivalent (AAPC or AHIMA).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional coding experience in Behavioral Health.
• Strong experience coding Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services preferred.
• Experience with both inpatient and outpatient coding environments.
• Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Understanding of medical necessity, compliance standards, and payer-specific requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a startup or fast-growing healthcare organization.
• Prior experience working with EHR systems (Athena, Epic, or similar).
• Experience participating in coding audits and quality assurance initiatives.
• Familiarity with Behavioral Health compliance regulations and documentation standards.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with providers and internal teams.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance and accuracy.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching as necessary to perform daily tasks.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Investors & Partners

Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) and launched out of Triple Aim Partners. Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front-line focused company cultures that enable high-quality patient care.