Billing Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

• Verifies accuracy of billing forms and enters pertinent data in appropriate databases, ensuring timely and optimal reimbursement.
• Investigates account billing inquiries, reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy, including CPT and ICD-9 coding, physician data, insurance coverage, TOA and other data.
• Prepares appropriate documentation for account inquiry and resolution.
• Maintains a database of account inquiry information and generates reports and summaries as requested.
• Investigates causes for denials and utilizes established protocols to effect satisfactory resolution.
• Communicates with patients and other appropriate parties regarding open accounts, incorrect information, installment payment arrangements, etc.

Required Education:

• Associate’s Degree.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting preferred.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Two to three (2-3) years of Medical billing experience required, including knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and 3rd party reimbursement as well as ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Excellent organization skills and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff and to withstand the pressure that may arise in relation to dealing with physicians, the public and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and to deal with individuals under stress.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately record financial information required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Accounting and/or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Prior supervision experience helpful.