Medical Billing/Business Office - Trussville, AL

In Pediatrics East Trussville Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with rotating weekends.

• Responsible for researching, correcting, updating erroneous or missing account information, insurance, guarantor or other medical information, vouchers, purchase orders, vendor statements. Performs accurate billing and appropriate reconciliation of charges in a timely manor; provides reports, documentation, and ongoing statistics as needed. Ensures cash/insurance payment posting activities are accurate and completed in a timely manner Other information: Requires the ability to use automated patient accounting systems, word processing package at intermediate level, ability to type 50 words per minutes, 10-key calculator, general office equipment Responsibilities
• Checks encounter for accurate ICD/CPT codes before submitting them to the insurance company.
• Process all patient payments and insurance payments ensuring payment is placed on correct account. Verify what is keyed in the system matches what was received.
• Respond to all patient questions concerning their accounts.
• Assist physicians and staff with any coding questions as needed.
• Setting up newborns in the system and adding their information to the medical record.
• Transmit insurance claims daily. Contact insurance company as needed.
• Ensure the Transmission log and Deposit Logs are kept up to date.
• Review aging report monthly working the outstanding claims to ensure payment.
• Assist front desk staff when needed.
• Performs other duties as required. Education with Equivalent

Essential: * High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent; Associates degree preferred Experience * 3 years of experience as in medical billing and insurance, preferably in a physician practice or clinic.