BILLING CLERK II (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Genesee County, MI•Flint, MI

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional tasks in Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance billing/coding process; responsibilities include charge entry, payment posting, accounts receivable and assisting with insurance appeals; must demonstrate ability to perform clerical tasks including properly formatted written communications with clients and venders; performs related work as required.

Requirements

Associate degree/Certification in medical curriculum -AND- two (2) years recent billing experience
High School diploma or equivalent -AND- three (3) years recent experience in outpatient, Medicare and Medicaid, computerized and manual physician billing for third party payers.
Must submit a copy of college transcripts and/or certification with application

Responsibilities

Analyze account detail (charges, payments and adjustments) and answer detailed questions from payers and third party payers regarding claims or account status
Assist Supervisor and Senior Billing Clerk to identify and provide solutions for denials to obtain proper reimbursement or services
Process claims for insurance billing reimbursements
Assist medical providers and employees with direction on the usage of a specific diagnosis code, CPT code and modifier or documentation requirements
Assist Supervisor and Senior Billing Clerk with department compliance with governmental and other third-party payer rules and regulations governing coding and billing
Assist in implementing Genesee County Health Department program requirements to ensure correct and appropriate coding and billing
Assist with the creation of manuals and procedure documents for other clerical staff to follow as it relates to billing procedures that have been approved by the Medical Health Officer
Assist Genesee County Health Department employees with the correct procedure process manual for insurance verification based on provider and/or service being offered
Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable log
Performs other related duties as directed