Univer. of Kansas Schoo·Wichita, Kansas
The Coding Specialist is responsible for verifying the completeness of behavioral health progress notes before coding and ensuring that insurance is appropriate prior to claim submission. They also perform chart audits, provide feedback to physicians, and stay current on coding updates and insurance requirements.
Work Schedule: M-F; variable work schedule
Pay is commensurate upon years of experience
Responsible for verifying all behavioral health progress notes for completeness prior to coding. Verifies behavioral health insurance is appropriate prior to claim submission. Stays current on coding updates and insurance requirements.
Applies appropriate linkage between CPT and diagnosis codes on claims; verifies progress note matches claim data.
Performs chart audit reviews and provides feedback to physicians.
Verifies all inpatient behavioral health physician walk sheets within the Medical EMR software.
Responsible for staying current on insurance coding updates and policies.
Attends various professional development programs on a regular basis.
Creates new patient demographics within the Medical EMR software.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Other duties as assigned.
Education: Associate Degree preferred or Coding Certification
Experience: One to two years related experience
Skills & abilities
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel) Medical practice EMR software experience Tenkey pad
Certificates & Licenses
Medical Terminology Familiarity with coding and insurance guidelines Multitasking Ability Oral and written communication skills Accurately work multiple Medical EMR systems Accurately code progress notes and submit clean claims
Market context
In Kansas, behavioral health hiring often centers on clinicians who can work across outpatient, school-based, and community settings, with demand strongest for candidates who are license-eligible and comfortable with complex caseloads. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, clinical conceptualization skills for eating disorders and dual diagnoses, and readiness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure steps and highlight any direct experience with co-occurring conditions in your application.