What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Representative III-Orthopaedics (Hybrid Opportunity) position at University of Maryland Medical Associates, LLC?
Conducts such activities as account investigation, follow-up and collections on unusual and complex accounts. Serves as lead worker and trainer for junior level staff; and other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Three or more years of experience in a medical billing office
- General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
- PC proficiency
- Knowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system
- Knowledge of payers in specialty
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred
- Understanding of: FSC's and paycodes used in GE system, contractual requirements for the job; importance of compliance with all government regulations regarding billing
