Coordinator Billing- Ortho - Federal North- Full-Time
Position Number: 55222
Location: Federal North
Department: Allegheny Orthopedics
Status: Full-time
Union/ Non-union: Non-union
Job Summary:
- Oversees the pro-fee billing activities for the practice(s).
- Ensures patient co-payments and deductibles are posted and compliance with system cash policies. Coordinates day to day billing work flow.
- Assists customers with patient billing inquiries and troubleshoots problems and/or issues. Identifies unpaid balances (insurance and patient) through A/R reports and takes appropriate actions.
- Performs the functions of a billing associate. Obtains and enters patient demographic, insurance, and referral/precertification information in the billing system.
- Serves as the billing expert and provides billing related support. Educates staff and physicians regarding issues.
- Maintains current knowledge of federal and state reimbursement policies/regulations and system policies pertaining to physician practice billing. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Charge posting with knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding
- Performs other duties as assigned or required, including but not limited to reviewing and verifying billing reports, registration, and chart audits.
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of a medical billing program or equivalent experience required
- 3 years medical billing experience required
- Exercises substantial independent judgment and decision making with regarding to medical billing and directly related responsibilities. Requires approval from Office Manager for exceptions outside established processes. Maintains confidentiality at all times.