Medical Coding & Billing Specialist

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Position Information

UNT System Overview	Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title	Medical Coding & Billing Specialist
Department	UNT-Audiology & Speech – Lang Path-135370
Job Location	Denton
Full Time/Part Time	Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility	TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information	For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information	Commensurate with experience
Department Summary	The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT WISE and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society. HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve, with thoughtful, inclusive, and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners, and more. Located within HPS, the Department of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP) provides the finest graduate professional education in both speech-language pathology and audiology while maintaining an excellent undergraduate degree. The program stresses excellence in teaching, research, and service by its faculty and students. As a component of the educational program, the department operates the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, which offers professional services to members of our campus community and the general public for the purpose of providing clinical training for students. The Center offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. ASLP is seeking a Medical Coding & Billing Specialist to join the HPSfamily.
Position Overview	The Medical Coding & Billing Specialist is responsible for managing client charges and payments for services rendered by the UNT Speech and Hearing Center or through one of its clinical service agreements. This position manages private-pay and third-party payments on client accounts and contract services, insurance credentialing for billing, and regular reporting to clinic directors on clinic revenues and expenses. The Medical Coding & Billing Specialist also provides backup support to the reception desk on a infrequent, as needed basis. The Medical Coding & Billing Specialist works collaboratively with the Front Desk Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to maintain efficient clinic operations.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma/GED equivalent and three years of general office or clerical experience. Substitution of education for experience allowed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions. • Skill in recording and compiling material for reports. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work independently with limited supervision. • Experience with filing medical insurance claims, working denials, and posting insurance payments. • Working knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, ICD10CM and HCPCS coding. • Ability to professionally handle clients in stressful situations with empathy and composure.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Medicare/Medicaid processing
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
Driving University Vehicle	No
Security Sensitive	This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement	The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title	Medical Coding & Billing Spec
Physical Requirements	Carrying, Cleaning, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties

o	Obtains detailed patient information for billing and explains benefit and billing information to clients and other clinic staff in a clear, concise, and accurate manner utilizing excellent customer service

o	Accurately calculates and collects copays, deductibles, and co-insurance payments, sending accurate bills sent to patients and ensuring accurate payments can be collected by front desk reception

o	Files third-party claims in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate timely collection of accounts receivable

o	Manages accounts receivables, including posting payments received in an accurate and timely manner and providing a monthly report of delinquencies to clinic directors as well as compiling a list of recommended write-offs bi-annually

o	Analyzes and provides reports on clinic revenues and expenses from the practice management, budget, or other electronic systems upon request or as regularly scheduled by clinic directors, making recommendations for maximizing revenues from fee-for-service and third-party payers as appropriate

o	Demonstrates excellent understanding of third-party reimbursement and completes all credentialing and verification processes for the UNT Speech and Hearing Center to maintain eligibility to bill insurance, including managing billing requirements of third-party contracts and minimizing rejected claims

o	Maintains up-to-date knowledge of billing regulations and, in coordination with the clinic directors, assures compliance with all state and federal billing rules

o	Maintains up-to-date knowledge of reception counter operations to assist as secondary backup when no other staff are available

o	Works collaboratively with the Front Desk Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to maintain efficient clinic operations

o	Performs other duties as assigned

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	S5261P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/65623

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