Authorization Coordinator - Dove Canyon - RB - 138404

Other San Diego, CA 92093, United States #138404 Authorization Coordinator - Dove Canyon - RB Filing Deadline: Thu 4/9/2026 Apply Now UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 2/10/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.DESCRIPTIONThe Insurance Authorization Coordinator and Patient Biller - Interventional Psychiatry is responsible for the full range of third party and patient authorization and billing duties. The Authorization Coordinator will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of psychiatric providers, nurses, and TMS techs to oversee insurance authorization for patients with treatment-resistant mental health disorders for our three main outpatient procedural services; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Esketamine/Ketamine and Electroconvulsive Therapy. Extensive knowledge of medical insurance and State and Federal rules and regulations related to billing Insurance Claims. Extensive knowledge in Insurance claims appeals, and range of knowledge in ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS, coding principles. Knowledge in self pay collections and mandated charity laws. Knowledge of medical/surgical terminology. Knowledge of accounting and cash handling principles and various billing documents and claim forms. Responsible to work system generated claims, edits, attaches records, operative reports and all system reports. Responds to billing inquiries from patients, insurance companies and departments. Identifies and resolves issues regarding account adjustments, re-billing insurance, and/or collecting from patients as appropriate. The Medi-Cali Patient Biller is responsible for the full range of Medi-Cal patient billing, collection and denial duties. This includes FFS Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Managed Care, CMS, GHPP, CCS, Ryan White, and Sheriff billing and collections.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum five (5) years relevant experience preferred in a hospital setting or medical insurance.Knowledge of behavioral health insurance carve-outs. State and Federal rules and regulations related to billing Insurance Claims.Demonstrated knowledge in self-pay collections.Thorough knowledge of UB04 and revenue codes as it pertains to billing.Extensive knowledge in Insurance claims appeals, and range of knowledge in ICD9, CPT, HCPCS coding principles.Knowledge of Hospital payer contracts and reimbursement methodologies including but not limited to per diem, fee schedule, case rate and DRG's.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEDX, Siemens, CPT & ICD9 Medical Coding Knowledge, EPIC System and MSOutlook.Previous hospital billing experience. Experience with authorizations for specialty visits and procedures. SPECIAL CONDITIONSMust be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range: $61,116 - $75,982 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $29.27 - $36.39 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). 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