(Fully Remote) Coding And Billing Specialist, Revenue Cycle, Ut Health Austin

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General Notes

This position is fully remote and out of state candidates will be considered. Must have 3 years of coding and billing experience. Previous experience in Athena a plus.

Purpose

Facilitates the revenue cycle process following patient accounts through the entire billing process after charge entry to completion of payment process working within Dell Medical School’s electronic health record (EHR). Serves as the liaison between clinical departments, Patient Financial Services, payers, and patients. Maintains accurate information regarding patient accounts receivable. The Billing Specialist works closely with the Revenue Cycle team and internal departments to resolve issues with insurance companies regarding incorrect registration information, claims processing, contract reimbursement amounts and coding issues. Discusses and collects patient balances and assisting clinical staff and patients with billing questions.

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Required Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. At minimum of 3 years of medical billing experience required. Previous experience working with an electronic health record (EHR) software. Thorough knowledge of the entire claims billing process. Capable of communicating effectively with patients and the health care team, including the ability to explain billing procedures and insurance benefits to patients. Knowledge of and/or experience with billing and collecting from Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and managed care insurance plans. Knowledge of insurance agency operating procedures and practices. Ability to communicate effectively with payers, providers, and the clinical operations teams. Professional verbal and written communication. Must respect the confidential nature of medical information. Capable of following established departmental procedures. Capable of using experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Proficient use of computers and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to function in a fast paced environment. Ability to be flexible with assignments and multi-task as needed. Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills in dealing with billing and collections related issues.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous coding experience in a large multi-specialty academic practice. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is preferred. Previous experience with Athena

Salary Range

$50,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Required Materials

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.