Christus Health Looking for Patient Account Specialist Senior – Specialty Orthopedic Surgery at Texarkana, TX  Full Time

Summary:

The Patient Account Specialist Senior is responsible for the accurate and timely billing and collecting of physician services

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college course work a plus.
• Ability to operate telephone, computer, copier, fax machine and 10-key calculator by touch.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum three (3) years of physician billing experience.

Candidate must possess the following:

• Extensive knowledge of CPT, HCPCS and ICD-9 coding principles in a multi-specialty physician practice.
• Thorough understanding of government and commercial payer guidelines as well as reimbursement methodologies.
• Ability to successfully perform all aspects of the physician billing cycle including initial claim submission, payer rejection resolution, denial follow-up, secondary appeal and refund processing. Advanced understanding of medical terminology.

Work Type:

Full Time

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