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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Elkridge, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is currently seeking a Billing Coordinator MS Transport to join our ambulatory finance team!  This is a full time, Monday-Friday position, with a hybrid schedule after the successful completion of the 90-day probationary period (full time on-site during probationary period).  Hybrid schedule includes working remotely on Mondays & Fridays and working on-site Tuesday - Thursday. Business office is located in Elkridge, Maryland. 

Job Description - Under the supervision of the Revenue Cycle Manager, the representative will be responsible for obtaining completed and signed documentation to ensure timely claim submission for transport billing. Reviews patient medical records for documentation needed and contacts physicians for required documentation. Maintains contacts with payers and communicates billing/reimbursement issues to management in a timely manner. Participates in development of collection strategies to decrease outstanding A/R. This role is a vital position in the revenue cycle process for MedSTAR Transport.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Acts as custodian of patient medical records. Ensures that documents are maintained per HIPPA and other legal requirements.
  • Keeps abreast of regulatory and specific changes as it relates to billing requirements and payer specific follow up communicating such changes to management timely.
  • Contributes to monthly departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) as it applies to days in A/R, open receivables, aged A/R, cash collections credit balances, and high dollar accounts.
  • Identifies missing documentation and communicates with physicians and administrative staff verbally and in writing.
  • Ensures complete, accurate, and timely follow-up of requested information.
  • Understands the Maryland Medicaid billing process, submission of claims and documentation through the approved portal. Enters comments in the billing system for each account submitted.
  • Obtains and provides clinical documentation and supportive documentation as needed for billing.
  • Acts as the billing liaison with the transport billing company and resolves issues revolving around billing, revenue and reimbursement.
  • Works with charity assistance programs to assist patients that meet the programs criteria.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Bachelor's degree preferred
    • One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

    Experience

    • 3-4 years experience in medical billing required
    • Knowledge of medical collections process preferred

    Licenses and Certifications

    • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Basic computer skills preferred
    • Verbal and written communication skills


    This position has a hiring range of $20.17 - $35.04

     


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