Medical Billing Specialist - Business Services - Hybrid (On-Site Training)

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

20h•$17 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Business Services is seeking a full-time Medical Billing Specialist from Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm at the University clinic, with no night or weekend requirements.There is a possibility of working hybrid remote in the future following the successful completion of training and competencies as determined by the department. Duties include daily keying of MSRs, auditing and correction of charges/claims prior to submission to insurance, working of reports & various sorting duties. A Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is required prior to or within 1 year of employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) prior to or within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Medical claims processing experience
Microsoft Office Suite experience
Epic experience
Some coding experience

Responsibilities

Audit new claims for accuracy, prior to charges being filed to insurance.
Remain current and knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures.
Remain current and knowledgeable of federal legislative changes that may affect outcomes.
Attend various meetings and professional development programs on a regular basis; make recommendations for revision and/or new department procedures under the direction of the Coordinator.
Perform Coding related work as required.
Sorting and completion of paper MSRs.
Enter data from paper MSRs into the billing system. Verify information keyed to make sure it was all entered correctly.
Working through coding issues as assigned in the Charge Review Workqueues.
Working all coding related Claim Edit Workqueues.
Working Lab Specials in the Charge Router Workqueue.
Working through coding issues as assigned in the Follow Up Workqueues.
Answer telephones, take messages and provide information.
In depth review and correction of coding errors on new claims.
Sorting & distribution of incoming faxes.
Sorting & distribution of incoming mail.
Processing of no-pay EOBs.
Working of various reports including, but not limited to the End of Process Report.
Sending of paper 1500 forms to insurances for remote team members
Other duties as assigned.