San Antonio, TX
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Receives and reviews charge documents for accuracy and enters charges into practice management system.
2. Balances Charge Summary to tickets keyed before updating charges
3. Works with A/R and payers on denials/rejections.
4. Extracts information from medical records, operative notes, hospital admissions, consults, progress notes and discharges.
5. Coordinates with front office staff on payment/billing issues.
6. Identifies quality issues with registration and scheduling activities.
7. Perform other duties as required
8. Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: This position requires the following minimum requirements:
• Must demonstrate a high degree of interpersonal skill with co-workers, physicians and patients
• Knowledge of CORE systems, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical coding
• Familiar with third party billing requirements and payment policies.
• Organization skills and ability to read Explanation of Benefits/Remittance Advice
EXPERIENCE:
• One to two years of coding, billing and charge entry experience in the health care field is required.