Billing and Coding Specialist

About the role

Jefferson County Public Health seeks Billing and Coding Specialists to support private mental and behavioral health practices in Jefferson County. This role is offered to new-to-the-field billing and coding specialists, with preference given to recent graduates of Front Range Community College.

Responsibilities

• Completes the Colorado Community College Systems Billing and Coding Mental Health Badge training.
• Attends Jefferson County onboarding trainings in a timely manner.
• Engages in mentorship and training duties as assigned.
• Assesses individual needs related to applying to the Medicaid payor system for assigned mental health practices.
• Works with payor platforms to troubleshoot denials, clawbacks, or administrative errors.
• Maintains billing and coding requirements for assigned mental health practices.
• Creates and provides manuals for Medicaid billing and coding needs specific to each practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of billing and coding certificate program, or completion of billing and coding certification by exam, or one (1) year of work-related experience in billing and coding services.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective collaborator, willing to listen and learn from others.
• Basic navigation of Microsoft 365 and EHR systems.
• Preferred certifications: CCA Certified Coding Associate, CPC Certified Professional Coder, CBCS Certified Billing and Coder Specialist.