Cod clerk vs insurance billing clerk

Differences between cod clerk and insurance billing clerk duties and responsibilities

Cod clerk example responsibilities.

• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Maintain cleanliness of the company warehouse, operate warehouse machinery and organize the warehouse to ensure proper product placement.
• Consult with veterans concerning appointments and medical authorizations.

Insurance billing clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage the patient education program, responsible for ensuring patients are fully educate regarding medical conditions and prescribe medications.
• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Receive knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 codes used for insurance billing purposes.
• Verify Medicaid insurance eligibility prior to dispensing patient's orders.
• Maintain direct responsibility for contacting both patients and insurance carriers in a timely matter regarding ineligibility.
• Submit secondary insurance after primary has paid and submit EOB's with insurance forms.
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