JOB TITLE: Clinical Research Medical Biller
DEPARTMENT: Central Business Office
LOCATION: Dallas
JOB CATEGORY: Full-Time
TRAVEL REQUIRED? No
REPORTS TO: Director Business office (CBO)
Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least two years’ experience working in physician practice billing, coding, and charge entry
- Strong preference (although not required) will be given to certified coders
- Ability to work in a physician practice billing office
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of current CPT & ICD-10 coding terminology, billing rules and general electronic billing requirements for physician office, inpatient and outpatient charges
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review physician Op Notes, hospital visits, and procedures for coding accuracy
- Enter charges accurately and expeditiously to ensure proper records handling and fast payment
- Send in claims to insurance companies for reimbursement
- Process and follow up on payer denials, consulting with the patient and/or his or her family as needed
- Research and resolve client billing problems or issues
- Document payment records and issues as they occur
- Manage the status of accounts and balances and identify inconsistencies
- Process refunds for insurance companies and patients
- Answer patient’s questions regarding billing (rotational within department)
