Coding Jobs in Denton, TX

Title: Coding & Insurance Specialist

Employee Classification: Coding & Insurance Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Health and Wellness

Department: UNT-Health & Wellness-Gen-160700

Job Location: Denton

Salary:$39,600.00 - $49,500.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) Student Health and Wellness Center is a full-service medical center offering all UNT students general wellness and specialty medical care. We are staffed with licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified lab technologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, and medical assistants.

Position Overview

Acts as a Patient Service Liaison and Health Insurance Representative and verifies patient insurance benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of ICD-9/10 CM, HCPC, and CPT coding systems and how to apply them accurately to medical records.
* Familiarity with medical documentation standards, coding guidelines, and regulatory requirements for billing.
* Understanding of healthcare billing processes and the importance of accurate coding for compliance and reimbursement.
* Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate coding and to identify clinical activities that need billing information.
* Excellent communication skills to work effectively with providers, address discrepancies, and clarify diagnosis or procedure codes.
* Proficiency in reviewing and validating medical records and claims to ensure compliance with coding and documentation requirements.
* Ability to resolve coding and documentation issues promptly in a clinic environment, ensuring timely billing and compliance.
* Strong problem-solving skills to address and correct coding mismatches or errors in collaboration with providers.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records to assign appropriate ICD 9/10 CM, HCPC and/or CPT codes to patient records.
• Reviews claim prior to submission to assure that they are complete, accurate and in compliance with coding and documentation requirements.
• Communicates effectively with providers to improve coding and assure documentation supports the codes assigned.
• Communicates with management personnel about any coding or billing matters that may place the organization or individual provider at risk of noncompliance. If necessary, takes that issue up the management chain to reach a resolution.
• Processes billing record requests and maintains files of supporting documentation for billing.
• Provides timely and accurate filing of all health insurance claims to third party payers, processes payments received from third party payers and reconcile accounts.
• Works claim denials in a timely manner.
• Answers billing and insurance questions for internal and external customers.
• Verifies and updates customer demographic information, insurance information and guarantors.
• Resolves billing account issues; contacts customers and guarantors on a monthly basis regarding delinquent accounts.
• Keeps billing and coding knowledge accurate, complete and current

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F, 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.