Medical Billing Specialist - Business Services (On-Site)

Christie Clinic's department of Business Services is seeking a full-time, on-site Medical Billing Specialist from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University clinic in Champaign, IL.

Duties include daily keying of MSRs, auditing and correction of charges/claims prior to submission to insurance, working of reports & various sorting duties.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)

• Audit new claims for accuracy, prior to charges being filed to insurance.
• Remain current and knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures.
• Remain current and knowledgeable of federal legislative changes that may affect outcomes.
• Attend various meetings and professional development programs on a regular basis; make recommendations for revision and/or new department procedures under the direction of the Coordinator.
• Perform Coding related work as required.
• Sorting and completion of paper MSRs.
• Enter data from paper MSRs into the billing system. Verify information keyed to make sure it was all entered correctly.
• Working through coding issues as assigned in the Charge Review Workqueues.
• Working all coding related Claim Edit Workqueues.
• Working Lab Specials in the Charge Router Workqueue.
• Working through coding issues as assigned in the Follow Up Workqueues.
• Answer telephones, take messages and provide information.
• In depth review and correction of coding errors on new claims.
• Sorting & distribution of incoming faxes.
• Sorting & distribution of incoming mail.
• Processing of no-pay EOBs.
• Working of various reports including, but not limited to the End of Process Report.
• Sending of paper 1500 forms to insurances for remote team members
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 20 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

Experience

• Coding
• Epic
• Microsoft Office suite
• Medical claims processing

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Prof Coder

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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