Coding and Documentation Specialist

Job overview

The Coding and Documentation Specialist role is onsite in Fort Worth, TX, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. Compensation is not specified; the posting says salary is commensurate with experience. The role supports UNT Health Clinical Practice Group, whose clinics focus on improving health outcomes and building a healthier community. The specialist reviews clinical documentation and coding to support accurate, complete, compliant claims and timely reimbursement. By working with clinicians and Billing, the role helps improve documentation quality, charge capture, and revenue-cycle performance while addressing coding-related denials.

What you'll do

• Review clinical documentation and coding for accuracy, completeness, medical necessity, and compliance
• verify CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and charges against medical records
• resolve missing documentation, signatures, diagnoses, and charges
• educate and guide clinicians
• perform chart reviews and coding audits
• monitor pending and unbilled charges
• partner with Billing on claim edits and denials
• identify root causes and recommend process improvements
• support capture of HEDIS, CMS Star Ratings, and payer incentive measures
• maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and coding standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

coding and documentation specialist

fort worth tx

university of north texas system

full-time

onsite

icd-10-cm

cpt

hcpcs

cpc certification

clinical documentation

revenue cycle

monday–friday 8–5

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• TRS retirement eligibility
• benefits information is referenced in the posting.

Why this role

CPC certification required; bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. NextGen experience is a plus.

About the employer

University of North Texas System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.