Medical Billing Coordinator Generalist-Pathology Molecular and Cell Based Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System

DescriptionThe Billing Coordinator (Generalist) is responsible for multiple components of the billing process including Accounts Receivable Charge Entry Edits and Payment Posting. Proficient in these processes to facilitate accurate and timely payment of claims and collection.ResponsibilitiesThe Billing Coordinator (Generalist) is responsible for multiple components of the billing process including Accounts Receivable Charge Entry Edits and Payment Posting. Proficient in these processes to facilitate accurate and timely payment of claims and collection.Verifies insurance and registration data for scheduled outpatient/inpatient and ensures accurate information is updated in all billing systems.Code all Pathologist final reports.Enters office inpatient and/or outpatient charges with accurate data entry of codes. Ensures charges are entered/processed in accordance with policies and procedures.May run and work missing charges/CPT ICD 10 codes on a timely basis.May perform specialty coding for services and medical office visits and review physician coding and provide updates to physicians and staff.Works daily Accounts Receivable accounts via EPIC work ques and/or hard-copy reports; checks claims status routinely.Identifies billing/coding issues for resolution; may provide recommendations.Identifies and resolves credentialing issues for department physicians.Meets with practice management or physicians on a scheduled basis to review Accounts Receivable and current billing/coding concerns.May be responsible to prepare and verify office hours schedules.May approve EPIC work queue for all o encounters.Maintains working knowledge and currency in third party payor requirements.QualificationsAssociates Degree or high school diploma/GED plus 2 years of relevant experience2 years experience in medical billing or health claims with experience in Epic billing systems in a health care or insurance environment and familiarity with ICD 10/CPT codingNon-Bargaining Unit 847 - Pathology Molecular&Cell Based Medicine - ISM Icahn School of MedicineRequired Experience:IC Key Skills DME,Medical Documentation,Typing,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Computer Skills,Data Collection,ICD-10,Medical Management,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Medical Terminology Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Finance Experience: years Vacancy: 1