Accounts Receivable & Coding Specialist

Medlink Georgia

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community. Assists with management of patient accounts' billing and collections functions, utilizing independent judgment and established accounting principles. Oversees documentation compliance and assists with making sure all coding and billing compliance is met.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing procedures
Knowledge of State of Georgia collection laws
Proven organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective analytical/computational skills
Extensive accounting software skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, peers, professional staff and management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Primary Care billing preferred, including pediatrics.
AHIMA or AAPC physician based coding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial and statistical reports as requested by management
Coordinate and organize projects and tasks within the patient financial services department
Provide day to day feedback to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management on the progress of daily activities in internal billing and collections
Review and recommend changes in billing and collection procedures
Work to resolve patient account problems and disputes
Research and resolve A/R issues within the practice management system
Serve as liaison between billing office and medical centers/departments within the organization.
Perform timely follow-up on delinquent accounts
Perform/Assists with chart reviews to ensure compliance with proper code assignments in accordance with state and federal regulations. (Based on Coding Certification)
Perform/Assist with chart reviews of medical record documentation to confirm adherence to special program requirements. (Based on Coding Certification)
Perform/Assist with coding and billing training for providers and staff.
Performing quality control on the final product
Requires a moderate degree of confidentiality related to the cash control activities.
Provide support for special projects as assigned by the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
Work with Practice Management System's billing team to resolve outstanding claims and accounts receivable issues.
Review claims for adherence to billing and coding guidelines.
Handle incoming patient billing line phone calls
Other duties as assigned