MedCentris-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Hammond, LA

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Revenue Cycle – Coding & Medical Records, the HIM Specialist is responsible for entering information into the facility’s database using medical coding protocol to produce a statement or claim for Home Health. Acts as a liaison between the facility and payment parties, investigate the claim, verify its information, and update the database. A non-exempt, clerical position responsible for gathering, processing, and maintaining patient medical records. Acts as a liaison between the facility and payment parties, investigate the claim, verify its information, and update the database. Ensure medical records are maintained in a manner compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the medical services system.

  • Verify and enter patient demographic and insurance information into practice management software
  • Abstract information from medical record and assign appropriate codes, as necessary.
  • Coordinate with Clinic Manager’s as needed for document signatures.
  • Print/Upload medical records and prepare for billing.
  • General sorting, filing, scanning, and faxing of documents and other duties as assigned.
  • Submit claims to third party insurance carriers either electronically or by hard copy billing.
  • Must be driven and self-disciplined, especially if thinking of working in medical billing and coding from home.
  • Being organized is essential since you will be dealing with patient files and documents.
  • Attention to detail is also an important job requirement, as typos and inaccuracies can happen easily when using medical coding as a means of communication.
  • Proper phone etiquette is necessary since phone conversations with providers and insurance carriers will be frequent.
  • Basic knowledge of ICD 10-CM coding.
  • Basic knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
  • Understand & apply medical terminology.
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