Medical Billing Clerk - High-Risk Obstetrical Consultants

University Physicians' Association•Knoxville, TN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

High-risk obstetrical office is seeking an experienced, full-time, Medical Insurance Billing Clerk for a high paced office located in Knoxville, TN. Job Description/Duties: This description is a general concept of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis by the billing team. Duties may change as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year billing experience; experience in OB/GYN preferred
Knowledge of medical coding and third-party operating procedures and policies
High school diploma or completion of medical billing courses
Comfortable and familiar with operation of computers and basic office equipment

Nice To Haves

experience in OB/GYN preferred

Responsibilities

Verification of appropriate diagnosis codes with CPT’s
Verification of appropriate CPT’s and modifiers
Claims submission
Posting of claim payments
Accounts Receivable follow up
Outgoing calls to patients
Obtaining prior authorizations
Daily entering of patient charges
Insurance verifications
Assist with denials, medical record requests and other information as needed for claims
Appointment scheduling
Comfortable with paper charts
Scanning of patient records
Team player capable of effective communication with providers and other team members
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in adherence with HIPAA
Must have a high level of professionalism, an attention to detail, and strong patient service skills
Adherence to all policies and procedures including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance