What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing/Coding Specialist - FULL-TIME -MVMG position at Mesa View Regional?
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, will act as a liaison between the medical office and insurance companies.
Responsible for helping the healthcare facility manage insurance claims, invoices, and payments. The day-to-day work of a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist includes :
- Properly coding services, procedures, diagnoses, and treatments
- Preparing and sending invoices or claims for payment
- Correcting rejected claims
- Tracking payments
- Following up with patients and insurance companies about outstanding bills
This is primarily an office job as opposed to patient-facing clinical work. A Medical Coding and Billing Specialist will spend a large amount of time at the computer, reviewing, entering, and updating information. Must be a self-starter, organized, and able to explain information plainly. The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist must possess the ability to handle distressed patients and collect payments from them.
Education : Associates Degree preferred
