Billing Coordinator - Peds Cardiology (Full Time, Days)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Acts as liaison on matters related to billing. Screens correspondence and calls for billing questions.


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  Provides solutions to patients/patient families and frequently assists the billing company to ensure correct charge posting and correct collection follow-up.


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  Obtains payer authorization to undertake interventional procedures, MRI, and ICD monitoring as needed.


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  Responsible for the physicians’ billing process on a daily basis to ensure timely and accurate billing.


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  Gathers billing document, follows up with Leader when no charges are received, and reviews billing document for CPT and ICD-9 codes.


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  Matches billing with patient demographics, prints batches, totals each batch, makes copies, and sends to billing entity.


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  Prepares quotes for the international department, which handles patients coming from abroad.


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  Provides core administrative support such as faxing, filing, copying and performing ad hoc projects as needed. Continually offers assistance and keeps physicians informed.


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  Remains current with changes to patient’s insurance cards, plans, and payer’s requirements to maximize/expedite reimbursement process.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred.


• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital staff.


• Basic knowledge of computers and ability to learn software application(s).


• Knowledge of Spanish helpful.


• Able to explain the complexities of billing of various insurance plans to patients and physicians.


• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.


• Able to set a professional tone in the office through a high standard of efficiency and customer focus.


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  Able to set priorities and make adjustments when faced with unforeseen issues or crisis situations.

(EOE DFW)

6/9/16

Job Summary

Responsible for the physicians billing process on a daily basis.

Minimum Job Requirements

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  Previous medical billing experience required.