What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Entry Associate II position at Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc?
Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named as the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut, as well as ranking in the Top 3 for Surgical Care and the Top 5 for Overall Physician Practices across the state by Castle Connolly.
Do you want to join the Home to the Best Orthopaedic Doctors in Connecticut?
Connecticut Orthopaedics is looking for a Charge Entry Associate II for our Wallingford office.
*Please note that we will not reach out to any candidate that does not have a minimum of 2 years experience.*
The Charge Entry Associate is primarily responsible for revenue capture and auditing services and procedures within the revenue cycle to assure proper clean claim adjudication to Medicare and third-party payors.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Direct contact with the Provider Offices for clarification on charges
- Abstract coding from provider notes for complex ancillary services
- Provider audits for correct E/M levels of service and provides direct feedback to MD when charges are recoded
- Enter charges among different lines of service
- Serves as a communication link between the coding manager, physician medical assistant, registrations and peers within the revenue cycle billing department.
- Capture office visits, office procedures, MRI, and radiology through visit tracking and scheduling reports
- Physical/Occupational Therapy and DME Charge Capture
- Other duties as assigned by coding manager
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Ability to manage high call volume
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledgeable in appending modifiers to office visits and office procedures.
- Knowledge of all government rules and regulations as it pertains to compliant billing using National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), and third-party payor rules.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
Experience/Educational requirements:
- EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented with three (3) years of related work
- EXPERIENCE: Preferred Experience in Greenway Primesuite Practice Management and EMR
- LICENSURE: CPC preferred, will consider work experience in lieu of certification
