Biller /Podiatry- Oakland Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

McLaren Health Care•Clarkston, MI

About The Position

· Verify accuracy of medical record documentation and assign appropriate CPT codes and modifiers o Audit Providers and staff for proper documentation, ICD10, CPT, and modifier usage · Ensure the use of ICD10 codes for accuracy, sequencing and specificity by providers and staff · Submit clean claims for payment · Appropriately and correctly identify errors and refile denied/rejected claims · Answers questions from patients, providers, staff, and insurance companies · Identify and resolve patient billing complaints · Process patient payments and prepare daily deposits · Review Delinquent Accounts, prepare pre-collection letters, assign payment plans · Participate in educational activities, attend staff meetings, contribute to the PCMH-N model of care · Conducts self in accordance with the employee manual and maintain strict confidentiality policies · Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Certified Professional Coder with minimum two years experience in Podiatry
In-Office and Surgical Billing expertise
Maintain CEU’s for accreditation
Complete knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, CPTII and HCPCS coding and documentation requirements
Medical Terminology
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software experience
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures including systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, and managing inventory
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

Nice To Haves

CPC, CSFAC (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Verify accuracy of medical record documentation and assign appropriate CPT codes and modifiers
Audit Providers and staff for proper documentation, ICD10, CPT, and modifier usage
Ensure the use of ICD10 codes for accuracy, sequencing and specificity by providers and staff
Submit clean claims for payment
Appropriately and correctly identify errors and refile denied/rejected claims
Answers questions from patients, providers, staff, and insurance companies
Identify and resolve patient billing complaints
Process patient payments and prepare daily deposits
Review Delinquent Accounts, prepare pre-collection letters, assign payment plans
Participate in educational activities, attend staff meetings, contribute to the PCMH-N model of care
Conducts self in accordance with the employee manual and maintain strict confidentiality policies
Other duties as assigned