Billing Analyst/Medical Coder - Southeast Community Health Systems : Job Details

ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYResponsible for reading and analyzing patient records to determine the correct codes for billing compliance. Submit Claims for billing and receiving insurance and patient payments. Verifies, processes and records these payments. Communicateswith patients. Performs minor secretarial duties. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Interacting with providers to ensure patient documentation accuracy* Educate Providers on current ICD and CPT billing regulations* Audit patient charts and documents for accuracy* Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology* Submit Claims to Insurance Payors timely and accurately* Follow up and resolve claim denials and unpaid account balances* Receives insurance and patient payments and posts to correct patient account* Answers the telephone professionally and in a timely manner; directs calls appropriately.* Able to answer routine questions from patients concerning payments.* Treats patients with respect, maintains confidentiality.* Contacts patients and insurance companies to verify payment.* Demonstrates the ability to assist patients and insurance companies with billing problems.* Orders itemized bills for patients and insurance companies when requested.* Prepares productivity summaries monthly.* Prepares the unsigned encounter reports weekly* Ensures batches are free from errors prior to submission to all insurance companies* Demonstrates a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.* Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized.* Accepts other duties as assigned.RequirementsSKILLS & ABILITIESEducation/Experience* High School Graduate or equivalent.* A minimum of six months experience in bookkeeping/accounting.* Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting procedures.Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Other Requirements:* Necessary technical skills to use organization's electronic health record and other information systems.* Ability to type 50 - 60 words per minute* No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing.Salary Description$20 - $23/hour