Dental CDT Coding & Billing Specialist

Mountain Area Health Education Center; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,502,000 - 72,324,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Area Health Education Center is seeking a Dental Coding Specialist to review, assign, and validate CDT codes for patient services to ensure accurate billing and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with dental providers, billing teams, and payers to maximize reimbursement and maintain precise records.

The role requires knowledge of CDT codes, ICD-10, and dental insurance billing, with 2+ years in dental coding and experience navigating insurer websites.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in dental coding and insurance interpreting clinical and diagnostic records.
• Knowledge of CDT codes, ICD-10, and dental insurance billing.

Responsibilities

• Review dental records and documentation for coding accuracy.
• Assign appropriate CDT and related codes for dental procedures and diagnoses.
• Audit and submit insurance dental claims.
• Resolve claim denials, coding discrepancies, and reimbursement issues.
• Ensure compliance with dental coding guidelines, payer rules and regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient billing and coding records.
• Communicate with providers, staff, and insurance carriers regarding coding questions.
• Stay current on coding updates, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years' experience in dental coding and insurance interpreting

Tools

Dental software systems

Dental practice management

EHR systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mountain Area Health Education Center is seeking a Dental Coding Specialist to review, assign, and validate CDT codes for patient services to ensure accurate billing and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with dental providers, billing teams, and payers to maximize reimbursement and maintain precise records.

The role requires knowledge of CDT codes, ICD-10, and dental insurance billing, with 2+ years in dental coding and experience navigating insurer websites.