CDS in Texas is seeking an “Authorization Coordinator” to help support our growing San Antonio, TX office.

CDS in Texas strives to be a leader in home care by providing quality care to patients of all ages. We seek to continually improve services and we believe our employees are the key to our success. Our supportive team environment promotes a culture of patient focused care.

When you become part of the CDS in Texas family you know that you are joining a great group of hardworking people who are dedicated to helping those who need it most.

Essential Tasks:

• Retrieves authorizations from all assigned payors for services provided.
• Reviews authorizations received to ensure that the proper coding (including modifiers) and coverage is obtained.
• Works closely with Service Advisor(s) and the Billing Department on account updates and authorization activity.
• Works closely with Service Advisor(s) on all denials and if necessary, obtains clinical information, ICD 10 coding, or other information necessary to correct erroneous authorizations.
• Maintains various charts, records, and databases of patient authorizations.
• Communicates with Authorization Lead any delays or other issues encountered when attempting to resolve an incorrect authorization.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of authorization requirements for all payors and state/federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorization of services provided.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in in billing and/or accounts receivable experience
• Strong knowledge of all payer guidelines related to claim submission.
• Knowledge and proficient with payer websites and other useful resources pertaining to the billing function.
• Knowledge of basic medical coding/terminology and insurance operating procedures and practices.
• Must be able to demonstrate competence with computer applications such as MS Word and Excel and have the ability to readily learn agency specific software.
• Must be able to type 35 wpm with 80% accuracy and 80% accuracy in Excel.

Apply online via the link below to become a part of our compassionate and dedicated team.

https://dsswtx.jotform.com/220836269749065