Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: 19.10/Hourly
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN
The Medical Administrative Specialist 2 provides billing support to the UT Internal Medicine and OB/GYN Resident Center through coding, billing, financial counseling, posting of charges and payments, follow-up on claims denials, Episodes of Care Reporting, and assists residents with proper code selection.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of billing or related office experience; OR Associate's Degree in lieu of experience. Certified Professional Coder certification is preferred. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to learn Powerchart and Integry billing system.
- Ability to multitask and shift priorities.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Word processing programs, hospital-based EMR, and a calculator.
- Skilled in current ICD10 and CPT coding.
- Knowledge of Episodes of Care and Quality programs.
- Verifies proper billing methods are adhered to as set by CMS and CoM.
- Works outstanding accounts receivable by following up on claims, denials, and insurance issues.
- Charges data entry of charges for Internal Medicine and OB/GYN.
- Performs electronic posting of most payments through the Intergy billing system.
- Reviews ICD 10 and CPT coding prior to billing.
- Contacts the physician for clarification when necessary.
- Verifies weekly deposits.
- Educates residents in coding and billing protocols.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
- Verifies proper billing methods are adhered to as set by CMS and CoM.
- Works outstanding accounts receivable by following up on claims, denials, and insurance issues.
- Charges data entry of charges for Internal Medicine and OB/GYN.
- Performs electronic posting of most payments through the Intergy billing system.
- Reviews ICD 10 and CPT coding prior to billing.
- Contacts the physician for clarification when necessary.
- Verifies weekly deposits.
- Educates residents in coding and billing protocols.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.