What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Biller/Coder, Clinic-UMCEPH Central Billing Office position at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC)?
Summary
Job Summary
Reviews unbilled reports and evaluates accounts to determine reasons for accounts in unbilled status. Resolves coding issues that does not allow accounts to be billed. Reviews daily reports. Responds to inquiries from internal departments related to resolution of coding or other issues related to bill accounts. Accurately codes, sequences and abstracts outpatient medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines to achieve accurate and timely reimbursement and populate statistical databases. Queries physicians for clarification on documentation.
Skills
One Year Outpatient Billing Or Coding Experience Required.
License/Registration/Certification
None
Education and Training
High school diploma or equivalent.
Job Summary
Reviews unbilled reports and evaluates accounts to determine reasons for accounts in unbilled status. Resolves coding issues that does not allow accounts to be billed. Reviews daily reports. Responds to inquiries from internal departments related to resolution of coding or other issues related to bill accounts. Accurately codes, sequences and abstracts outpatient medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines to achieve accurate and timely reimbursement and populate statistical databases. Queries physicians for clarification on documentation.
Skills
- Ability to utilize billing /coding and insurance office skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Good overall knowledge of Health Information Systems practices, procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Time management skills, with emphasis on ability to prioritize.
- Ability to seek out new methods and principles to improve services.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detailed oriented.
- Knowledgeable of medical terminology.
- Strong Customer Service Orientation.
- Knowledge of computer skills.
- Ability to multi-task multi-systems.
One Year Outpatient Billing Or Coding Experience Required.
License/Registration/Certification
None
Education and Training
High school diploma or equivalent.