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The Billing and Credentialing Specialist is responsible for managing
and overseeing the coding, billing and physician credentialing processes along with
company credentialing with CMS and private insurance companies. This role involves
submitting and following up on claims, working with insurance companies, and ensuring
that all healthcare providers are properly credentialed and able to bill for services. The
ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of healthcare billing in the Skilled
Nursing Facility market, codes for telehealth, procedures, insurance regulations, and
credentialing processes in the US healthcare system.ips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.
Responsibilities
1. Billing and Claims Management:
companies.
information.
2. Credentialing:
healthcare providers, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
virtual diagnostics
documents are up to date.
required.
3. Medical Coding
alphanumeric codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services using
standard coding systems such as ICD-10-CM (International Classification
of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) for diagnoses and CPT
(Current Procedural Terminology) or HCPCS (Healthcare Common
Procedure Coding System) for procedures and services.
including those set by government agencies such as Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS) and private insurers. Adhering to official
coding guidelines and healthcare regulations to prevent fraudulent or
erroneous claims.
patient's condition and the services provided. Ensuring that codes reflect
the physician's documentation accurately and completely.
Record Keeping: Keeping detailed records of code assignments and
maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA (Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
specialists, and other staff to clarify documentation and resolve coding-
related issues. Effective communication is crucial for accurate coding and
billing processes.
ensure compliance with coding guidelines and accuracy of coded data.
Providing documentation and explanations as needed during audits.
guidelines, regulations, and healthcare industry practices through ongoing
education and training. Maintaining certification through continuing
education requirements.
accurately translating medical services into codes for billing and
reimbursement purposes. Maximizing revenue by ensuring complete and
accurate documentation and coding.
in coding workflows and documentation practices to enhance accuracy,
efficiency, and compliance.
practices, including integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
4. Compliance and Regulations:
ensure compliance.
requirements.
standards.
5. Customer Service:
and insurance companies.
6. Reporting and Administration:
reimbursements, and credentialing status.
Qualifications
Certified Medical Coder with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
field preferred.
credentialing processes.
systems.
Full Time
$42k-52k (estimate)
06/09/2024
12/04/2024
healthalliancesolutions.com
Hermosa Beach, CA
<25
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