Job Description
In Pediatrics East Trussville
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with rotating weekends.
Summary
Responsible for researching, correcting, updating erroneous or missing account information, insurance, guarantor or other medical information, vouchers, purchase orders, vendor statements. Performs accurate billing and appropriate reconciliation of charges in a timely manor; provides reports, documentation, and ongoing statistics as needed. Ensures cash/insurance payment posting activities are accurate and completed in a timely manner
Other Information
Requires the ability to use automated patient accounting systems, word processing package at intermediate level, ability to type 50 words per minutes, 10-key calculator, general office equipment
Responsibilities
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with rotating weekends.
Summary
Responsible for researching, correcting, updating erroneous or missing account information, insurance, guarantor or other medical information, vouchers, purchase orders, vendor statements. Performs accurate billing and appropriate reconciliation of charges in a timely manor; provides reports, documentation, and ongoing statistics as needed. Ensures cash/insurance payment posting activities are accurate and completed in a timely manner
Other Information
Requires the ability to use automated patient accounting systems, word processing package at intermediate level, ability to type 50 words per minutes, 10-key calculator, general office equipment
Responsibilities
- Checks encounter for accurate ICD/CPT codes before submitting them to the insurance company.
- Process all patient payments and insurance payments ensuring payment is placed on correct account. Verify what is keyed in the system matches what was received.
- Respond to all patient questions concerning their accounts.
- Assist physicians and staff with any coding questions as needed.
- Setting up newborns in the system and adding their information to the medical record.
- Transmit insurance claims daily. Contact insurance company as needed.
- Ensure the Transmission log and Deposit Logs are kept up to date.
- Review aging report monthly working the outstanding claims to ensure payment.
- Assist front desk staff when needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
- High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent; Associates degree preferred
- 3 years of experience as in medical billing and insurance, preferably in a physician practice or clinic.
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