Dental Medical Coder and Billing Specialist

Mahec • Asheville, NC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dental Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing, assigning, and validating dental procedure codes (CDT codes) for patient services to ensure proper billing, insurance claim submission, and regulatory compliance. This role works closely with dental providers, billing teams, and insurance companies to maximize reimbursement and maintain accurate patient records.

Requirements

• Certified Dental Billing Specialist (CDBS) or Certified Dental Coder (CDC)
• Knowledge of dental terminology, CDT codes, ICD-10, and dental insurance billing.
• Ability to successfully navigate insurance carrier websites to enter and upload benefit breakdowns into dental software systems.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required.
• Proficiency with dental practice management and electronics health record systems.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in: dental coding and insurance interpreting clinical and diagnostic records navigating insurance carrier websites and uploading insurance benefit breakdowns into dental software systems

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review dental records and documentation for coding accuracy with high attention to detail
• 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 industry best practices.

Benefits

• full benefits available
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility
• Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed