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Job TitleBilling and Coding SpecialistAgencyTexas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartmentDivision Of Professional ServiceProposed Minimum Salary$10.32 hourlyJob LocationDallas, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionWhat we believe Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.”Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education.What we want The College of Dentistry is looking for a Billing and Coding Specialist to serve as a member of the Oral and Maxillofacial team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of front office experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.Job Summary: Billing and coding specialist, under general supervision, reviews, records, and assigns codes to diagnoses/procedures performed so the insurance companies, third party payers, and patients can be billed. Prepares accounts for next day appointments.Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of related experience in medical and dental office coding.
Certified medical coder certificate.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Knowledge of the CDT/ICD10/HCPCS Coding/Medicare/Medicare/MC Plan specific/ billing and coding guidelines.
Residency program compliance documentation/billing guidelines, Health Insurance Portability, and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Five years of related experience in medical and dental office coding.
Experience with billing in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and/or Plastic Surgery
Experience working with diverse individuals and communities
Responsibilities:
Reviews all patients’ balances, refunds, and forwards proper accounts to collections.
Reviews charts in applicable software, Axium, for compliance with regulations for billing, residency documentation, and signature guidelines.
Bills statements once regulations and guidelines are met.
Obtains clarification from providers on any conflicting issues, required documentation, or addendums in order to assign codes and bills statements.
Assist practice, provider, residents, front desk, clinical personnel and other with questions regarding coding and other statement issues.
Assists with payment posting or other accounts receivable follow up tasks when statements are complete.
Prepares accounts for next day appointments by verifying benefits, calling patient to inform what is owed for visit, confirms referrals are on file.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.Texas A&M University Health Science Center is transforming health through innovative research, education and service in biomedical sciences, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health. As an independent state agency and academic unit of Texas A&M University, the health science center serves the state through campuses in Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Temple, Houston, Round Rock, Kingsville, Corpus Christi and McAllen.Texas A&M University Health Science Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact hschr@tamu.edu.Useful Links:
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