Responsible for researching, correcting, and updating erroneous or missing account information, insurance, guarantor, and other medical information. Handles vouchers, purchase orders, and vendor statements, performs accurate billing and timely reconciliation of charges, prepares reports and documentation, and ensures cash and insurance payment posting activities are completed accurately and on time.
Primary duties include checking encounters for accurate ICD/CPT codes before submission, processing patient and insurance payments, responding to patient account questions, assisting physicians and staff with coding questions, setting up newborns in the system, transmitting insurance claims daily, maintaining transmission and deposit logs, reviewing aging reports to follow up on outstanding claims, and assisting front desk staff as needed.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree preferred
Experience
- 3 years of experience in medical billing and insurance, preferably in a physician practice or clinic
Skills
- Ability to use automated patient accounting systems
- Intermediate-level word processing skills
- Ability to type 50 words per minute
- Familiarity with 10-key calculator and general office equipment
Location
Alabama, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago