Bill poster vs medical billing, receptionist

Differences between bill poster and medical billing, receptionist duties and responsibilities

Bill poster example responsibilities.

• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Enter data into the computer system, electronic billing to Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance.
• Maintain update knowledge on CMS Medicare guidelines, medical terminology, and ICD-9 codes for claim billing.
• Assist coders with adding new CPT or ICD-9 codes, also updating at the first of the year.
• Post payments receive from patients and insurance towards patient accounts
• Ensure all EOB's, and checks receive via mail or electronically are properly scan.
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Medical billing, receptionist example responsibilities.

• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Revise CPT codes and ICD-10 codes before submitting to insurance for chiropractic services and durable medical equipment.
• Review and research ICD-9 and CPT codes that are denied by payers, and contact physician offices to assist with correction.
• Submit secondary insurance claims with primary insurance EOB.
• Facilitate medical billing and coding by interfacing with insurance companies and patients to ensure proper billing procedures.
• Discuss physicians' choice of E/M level when in question.
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