OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Medical Billing & Coding Specialist to support inpatient rehabilitation and substance use disorder (SUD) programs. This role is responsible for accurate, compliant billing and coding, medical necessity reviews, denial management, and ensuring adherence to Medicare and payer-specific requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Review documentation for medical necessity and coding accuracy.
- Manage inpatient rehabilitation billing, including Medicare case-mix requirements.
- Process SUD billing using ASAM criteria, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
- Investigate and resolve claim denials and reimbursement issues.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare and commercial payer requirements.
- Partner with clinical, finance, and administrative teams to improve revenue cycle performance.
- Utilize EHR and clearinghouse systems for claims management.
Required Qualifications- Experience with inpatient rehabilitation billing.
- Experience with SUD billing and ASAM criteria.
- Strong denial management and documentation review experience.
- Knowledge of Medicare and payer-specific billing requirements.
- Experience with EHR and clearinghouse systems.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Netsmart Avatar and/or TruBridge.
- CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or similar certification preferred.
- Rehabilitation or behavioral health revenue cycle experience.
Why This Role?This position was created to strengthen billing operations, reduce denials and recoupments, improve coding accuracy, and support revenue cycle performance in rehabilitation and behavioral health services.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Albuquerque, NM.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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