Medical Coding/Billing Specialist
Fairfax, VA

MUST:
Experienced Medical Billing/Coding Specialist
3+ years experience properly coding: services, procedures, diagnoses, and treatments
3+ years submitting electronic and paper claims to major insurance companies, including Medicaid to collect medical payments
3+ years experience posting insurance payments through batches from bank and online
3+ years Maintaining current accounts through aged revenue reporting
3+ years experience tracking Payments
Communicate with insurance providers to resolve resubmitted and denied claims
Collect payments and apply to patient accounts
Post payments and collections on a regular basis
Review billing problems, research issues and resolve concerns
Pediatrics background a PLUS
Certifications: CBCS, CCA, CMC, CPB (Preferred)
Education: BA or MS

DUTIES:
Keeping up to date with changes in coding and diagnostic procedures
Supports additional coding, billing, and practice management projects as needed
Deliver timely and accurate charge submissions
Answer patient calls regarding billing inquiries
Assist patients by determining financial assistance available and setting up payment plans
Create and double check charges before submitting to insurance to make sure visits have been coded correctly
Research and follow up on denied insurance claims