Medical Coding Analyst

Med Coding Analyst

The University of New Mexico Student Health & Counseling clinic (SHAC) is recruiting for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Medical Coding Analyst to coordinate the processing of fees for professional services provided to patients within a specified group of clinical areas, for the purpose of reimbursement. This position analyzes patient medical records to assure that documentation by providers conforms to legal and procedural requirements and assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses and/or clinical procedures.

Additionally, this position interacts with physicians and other providers regarding billing and documentation policies and procedures. The Student Health & Counseling Center is located at the center of campus. The clinic provides comprehensive primary and mental health services and has a laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, case management, and health promotions on site. Other medical services provided are same day appointments, travel medicine, immunizations, and sports medicine.

Please check out our website to learn more: https://shac.unm.edu/. As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Prior experience in medical coding and billing
• Experience in working with insurance claims and denials

Main
- Albuquerque, NM

Student Health and Counseling (037A)

Staff

Regular
- Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Hourly: $25.00 - $33.00 Depending on Education and Experience

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Yes

9/18/2026

No

No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html.

Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.