Surgical Scheduler/Biller

About Us:At Integrated Foot and Ankle Specialists, we're dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our valued patients. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits program reflects our commitment to the well-being of our staff. As a member of our team, you'll play an integral role in helping people live longer, healthier lives.

Position: Surgical Scheduler/ Biller

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Scheduling:

• Receive surgical procedure requests from physicians and patients.
• Verify insurance coverage and eligibility for scheduled procedures.
• Coordinate surgery dates and times with patients, surgeons, and operating room availability.
• Collect necessary patient information, including medical history, pre-operative instructions, and required documentation.

Billing and Coding:

• Accurately code surgical procedures using appropriate medical billing codes
• Submit electronic and paper claims to insurance companies.
• Monitor claim statuses and follow up on outstanding bills.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and denials with insurance companies.
• Maintain patient billing records and ensure accurate patient balances.

Communication and Coordination:

• Communicate with patients regarding appointment details, pre-operative instructions, and billing information.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare staff to ensure smooth surgical scheduling.
• Liaise with insurance companies to verify coverage and address billing issues.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and anatomy to accurately interpret patient records and coding.
• Proficiency in using CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Knowledge of different insurance plans and procedures for verifying coverage.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, physicians, and insurance companies.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical billing software.
• Ability to manage a complex schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Medical billing and coding certification preferred
• Experience in healthcare administration or medical office setting beneficial

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Vision
• Dental
• Short term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and Holiday Pay

Additional Information:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program. Employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Integrated Foot and Ankle Specialistswww.integratedfootandanklespecialists.com

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