Title: Billing Coordinator
Address:150 E 42nd St, 150 E 42nd St
POSTAL CODE:10017
Shift: Day: Monday-Friday, 8-4pm
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $24.00/hr on w2
Schedule Notes:Day: Monday-Friday, 8-4pm This role requires accuracy in billing practices, proficiency in medical terminology and strong understanding of insurance guidelines and compliance standards.
Job Summary:
-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.
Skills:
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.
Education:
Required Education:
-Associate’s Degree.
Preferred Education:
-Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road
