Role Description
RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Billing Coordinator to join our team. As a Billing Coordinator, under moderate supervision, you will obtain, analyze and review all patient information, diagnoses and procedures for billing and collection of radiology services to ensure maximum accurate and timely reimbursement.
This is a 100% remote, full-time position working Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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(75%) Billing and coding administration
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Reviews information packets received from field offices for accuracy of ICD-10 and CPT coding, patient demographics, pricing and financial class.
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Handles all phone calls and written correspondence from patients’ insurance carriers, payers, attorneys’ offices and field offices in an appropriate manner.
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Files insurance claims promptly, either by hard copy or electronically.
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Records all activity on patient accounts in billing system database.
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Performs follow-up with payers to ensure accurate and timely payment.
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Routinely reviews all applicable payer contracts to be familiar with fee schedules and terms.
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Requests adjustments to patient accounts in accordance with established company policy.
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Conducts collection follow-up on all aged accounts monthly and notifies supervisor of all accounts not worked in a timely manner.
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Turns uncollected accounts over to collection agency in accordance with established company policy.
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(20%) Staff Support
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Assists supervisor in process improvement projects and other projects as assigned.
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Assists in the training of new coding associates and provides mentoring to existing staff members.
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(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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3 years’ experience in a medical collection department.
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Knowledge of Workers Compensation, HMO’s, PPO’s, MA and other third-party payors.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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1 year Microsoft Office Suite experience.
Requirements
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1-2 years prior business office experience (preferred).
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RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and CCS-P certification status (preferred).
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Completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA approval status (preferred).
Benefits
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Medical, dental and vision insurance.
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401k with company match.
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Life and disability insurance.
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Tuition reimbursement.
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Adoption assistance.
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Pet insurance.
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PTO and holiday pay.
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Many more benefits (based on eligibility).