What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payment Poster position at OrthoAtlanta?
Job Title: Payment Poster
Location: Atlanta, GA
Compensation: Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits for a strong total rewards package.
About OrthoAtlanta
Become part of OrthoAtlanta, the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Georgia and contribute to our mission of providing comprehensive orthopedic care. At OrthoAtlanta, you'll be an integral member of a dedicated team of Healthcare Professionals committed to enhancing our patients' quality of life. We offer diverse career paths for talented individuals seeking professional growth and development within a supportive and rewarding work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.
Job Responsibilities
Location: Atlanta, GA
Compensation: Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits for a strong total rewards package.
About OrthoAtlanta
Become part of OrthoAtlanta, the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Georgia and contribute to our mission of providing comprehensive orthopedic care. At OrthoAtlanta, you'll be an integral member of a dedicated team of Healthcare Professionals committed to enhancing our patients' quality of life. We offer diverse career paths for talented individuals seeking professional growth and development within a supportive and rewarding work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.
Job Responsibilities
- Posts and allocates payments from third-party payers and patients through electronic remittances, online payment portal and patient payments accurately and timely
- Interpret EOBs and identify and reconcile unapplied account balances
- Post insurance adjustments to accounts received as documented from payers
- Post administrative adjustments as approved
- Reconcile accounts
- Analyze third-party payments, adjustments and denials for appropriateness raising concerns and/or questions in a timely manner so that further reimbursement analysis may be initiated.
- Participate in month end processes
- Review all payments in accordance with fee schedules where available
- Ensure that all payments receive on CPT codes which have modifiers, multiple frequencies appended are paid correctly
- Supports and assists employees in assigned area(s) in identifying and troubleshooting Revenue Cycle related problems and provides recommendations for resolution. Perform other office duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CPC, COSC, COC, CCS, or CCS-P through AAPC of AHIMA preferred
- Must have 3-5 years of active billing and collections experience
- Preferred experience in orthopedics, pain management or surgical billing
- Advance knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease process, pharmacology, and complex surgical procedures.
- Advance knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, CCI, MUE, NCD, and payment modifiers.
- Advance knowledge of information systems, encoders, and other technology to facilitate a successful virtual work environment
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding according to AHIMA and AAPC and adheres to all official coding guidelines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Epic preferred
- Must be well organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA security standards.