Billing and Coding Associate

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Billing and Coding Associate processing payments, coding claims, and managing receivables for Derick Dermatology’s dermatology practice. Remote role serving patients and insurance payers from Illinois or Florida.

Responsibilities:

  • Enter payments within an EMR system and generate patient invoices
  • Accurately code medical claims and electronically submit them to insurance payers each day
  • Handle inbound and outbound calls
  • Verify insurance coverage and assist patients with insurance questions
  • Work patient and insurance aged receivables
  • Collect, post, and manage patient account payments
  • Prepare and review patient statements
  • Import and balance EFTs
  • Identify and correct rejected claims
  • Review delinquent accounts and contact patients for collection purposes
  • Process payments from insurance companies
  • Follow up on accepted or denied claims
  • Review and appeal unpaid and denied claims
  • Evaluate medical record documentation to ensure appropriate CPT and ICD-10 coding
  • Obtain precertification for specific procedures when required
  • Investigate and report suspected insurance fraud

Requirements:

  • Official High School Transcripts, Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
  • Ability to navigate between different tabs and systems on the computer while attending phone calls
  • CPB or other Medical Billing Certification desired, but not required
  • CPC or Medical Coding Certification desired, but not required
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Ability to Multitask
  • General Understanding of Insurance Terminology
  • Ability to Communicate Clearly with Patients and Staff
  • Must live in Illinois or Florida
  • Must have a dedicated workspace within your home
  • Must pass a Wi-Fi speed test

Benefits:

  • Weekly Pay
  • Paid Training
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount on Cosmetic Services and Products
  • Derick Dermatology will provide appropriate work-from-home equipment, such as a secure laptop, monitor, headset, and webcam