Billing Associate-10 Mednax Rockville MD
Medical Billing
Job Source : Mednax
Date Posted : 19-03-2010
Research Salary :
Billing Associate-10 Mednax Rockville MD
Description
Pediatrix Medical Group, the nation’s largest provider of neonatal
& maternal-fetal physician group services, is seeking an
enthusiastic team player for an exciting opportunity in our Maryland
Perinatal Associates office in the Rockville, MD area.
Under the direct supervision of the Practice or Billing Manager, the Office-Based Billing Associate is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized. Verifies insurance benefits and eligibility and obtains valid authorizations and referrals. Obtains medical information from physicians and hospitals when required to validate correct coding. Performs data entry of registrations and charges in the On-Line Billing and Registrations (OBR) system. Reviews billing and coding reports and takes action when indicated. Responds to accounting or billing inquiries from patients. Ensures medical records are complete and forwards to appropriate departments for filing, coding and/or audit.
Applications utilized are: MasterDatabase Contracts and Payer Search, OBR Billing/Registrations and Reports, GPMS, EMR, schedulers, Word, Excel.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers and the general public.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Certification in Professional Coding (CPC) is preferred and in some sites may be required.
