What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Representative/Medical Coder position at Cedar Point Health?
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Rep / Medical Coder to join our team! Located in Montrose, a historic Colorado town on the beautiful Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains. Montrose is surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure.
Cedar Point Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, employee life and accidental death insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off including sick time. Join an awesome team and an independently owned health care organization that continues to grow and shift based on health care need of the community.
Summary : The Accounts Receivable Rep / Medical Coder works diligently monitoring all patient account receivables for assigned payor / s responses and process claims in a timely manner.
Details : Full-time (8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Monday - Friday)
Salary : $18.00 / hr - $20.00 / hr (depends on experience)
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for monitoring, collecting and maintaining aging of accounts receivable according to established policies.
- Responsible for resubmitting denials and follow-up with insurances in a timely manner established via policy.
- Check eligibility and benefits verification for treatment and procedures.
- Research and appeal denied claims in a timely manner, established via policy.
- Answer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries.
- Perform various collections including contacting patients by phone and mail.
- Setting up pre-payment agreements with patients for procedures.
- Correcting and resubmitting claims to primary, secondary and third-party payers.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Work with other offices to obtain necessary information to get claims processed including supporting documentation.
- Update the patient account record to identify actions taken on the account in a timely manner.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting on collection activity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Experience : Must have 1 year experience in collections or medical billing field.
Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.
Mental and Physical Requirements : Must possess physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally that are mostly sedentary with occasional standing, walking, reaching. Daily and repetitive data entry may cause nerve problems unless ergonomic techniques are used. Periodic stress occurs from handling many calls and dealing with patient and provider requests.
Mental and Physical Requirements : Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions. Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Salary : $18 - $20
