As the senior billing staff member, investigates complex payer inquiries, remittance advices, and other billing procedural discrepancies; Analyzes, recommends, and initiates procedural improvements. Leads initiative to instill total quality processes and interchange of ideas among staff.
Job Responsibilities, include but not limited to:
Completes claims submission electronically for both primary and secondary claims. Utilizes automated editing functions for flagging incorrect ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes. Directs special focus toward physician and mid-level services as they relate to insurer-specific standards.
Utilizes claims editing software and application processes for identifying and correcting claims submission/payment errors.
Prepares charges for billing and enters data from patient charge tickets. Utilizes scanning technology and/or electronic interfaces, as available.
Posts line-item payments and adjustments to patient accounts. Utilizes electronic remittance payment process, as available by insurer.
Follows up with insurance carriers on unpaid/denied claims. Completes and files reconsideration requests to carriers with additional documentation or corrections.
Researches diagnosis and CPT codes, verifies ancillary charges with physician.
Recommends and coordinates updates for rules-based insurance utility files.
Leads initiatives to instill total quality processes, improved communications and interchange of ideas among staff.
Minimum Education and/or Training:
High School Diploma required
Associate degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Five (5) years professional fee collection/billing experience directed toward accounts receivable management, automated patient accounts systems, and insurance recovery processes.
Extensive experience and familiarity with entire revenue cycle process with primary emphasis on medical collection, data entry, claims processing, line-item payment processing, and insurance appeals.
Accounts receivable management with large volume collection/billing processes desired.
Familiar with billing/coding process and extensive experience evaluating and operating automated physician-billing systems.
Experience in a large multi-specialty group practice or academic setting preferred.
IDX experience a plus.
(NL) Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist preferred.
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Excellent healthcare plans with zero to low health premium costs
Onsite health clinic, pharmacy, and exercise facilities
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Immigration Services
Tuition Reimbursement
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