What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Clerk position at Montgomery General Health Care Systems?
Ensures the accuracy and completeness of patient account files for appropriate billing distributions. Processes statements, monitors outstanding account balances, refunds credit balances and initiates the billing process so as to fairly present the accounts receivable and to maximize reimbursement. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES E M NI
1. Process daily all electronic billing and edit all rejected claims. Timely prepares and summits primary and secondary UB92/1500 claims to insurance companies. Utilizes knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-HCPCS coding to ensure accurate claim submission.
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2. Monitors the status of outstanding accounts and identifies those past due. Reviews and concludes all problem accounts with insurance companies and takes appropriate steps to ensure a prompt resolution. If problem is not resolved discusses the account with the Business Office Manager immediately.
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3. Reviews and concludes monthly aged trial balance for submission to Business Office Manager for review at month end.
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4. Reviews and completes weekly credit trial balance report.
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5. Analyzes EOB’s from all payers and makes contractual adjustments to patient accounts.
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6. Reviews and concludes all insurance denials/remittance advice and contacts patients as required to resolve outstanding claims.
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7. Receives and courteously answers inquires from patients, insurance companies, Medicare and other parties regarding charge and/or billing discrepancies.
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8. Works professionally with other co-workers and completes special clean-up projects in a team effort whenever assigned.
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9. Performs special projects as assigned.
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10. Reviews patient account files before submission to an outside agency when every necessary.
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Pay: $17.98 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18