Overview
The Office-Based Billing Associate is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized.
Responsibilities
- Verifies insurance benefits and eligibility and obtains valid authorizations and referrals.
- Obtains medical information from physicians and hospitals when required to validate correct coding.
- Performs data entry of registrations and charges in the On-Line Billing and Registrations (OBR) system.
- Reviews billing and coding reports and takes action when indicated.
- Responds to accounting or billing inquiries from patients.
- Ensures medical records are complete and forwards to appropriate departments for filing, coding and/or audit
- Follows all government and payer coding guidelines and HIPAA guidelines.
- Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience Years: 3-5 years of related experience.
Experience Industry: Healthcare
- Certification in Professional Coding (CPC) is preferred and for some sites may be required.
Benefits and Compensation
Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:
- Health Insurance including prescription drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term disability options
- Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
- 401k with company match**
- Long Term Care (LTC)
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.
** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over.
About Us
Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states.
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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabily or veteran status.
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