Medical Coder / Insurance Follow Up Representative
Job Description
Position: Insurance Follow-up Specialist
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department/Reports to: Billing Manager/Supervisor
Position Summary: Actively works the billing and follow up of Third Party Payer accounts.
Education: High School diploma/GED
Work Experience: 2 years of medical collections or follow-up experience
Essential Job Functions:
· Contacting Clients and/or Payers regarding the status of payments by written correspondence, online software, and telephone conversations to discuss and secure payment.
· Follow up on outstanding accounts by Financial Class
· Work correspondence, including denials and updates
· Request necessary adjustments generated by aging and correspondence
· Re-bill insurance or update accounts
· Advise manager of negative payment trends
· Document all transactions and notes into the billing system
· Must follow all company and customer work standards and must meet performance criteria to include assigned goals.
· Build rapport over the telephone and present information in a professional, accurate, and timely manner.
· Ensure work is performed within clear defined areas of regulations and procedures.
Aptitudes and Skills Requirements:
· Individual must have tact and sound judgment
· 2+ yrs with medical collections or insurance follow-up experience
· Ability to problem solve.
· Ability to multi-task.
· Ability to use copy and fax machines.
· Knowledge of medical insurance company’s procedures and requirements.
· Ability to read and comprehend an EOB
· Individual must have tact and sound judgment
· Good communication skills
· Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
CPC Certification