Group billing coordinator vs front office coordinator

Differences between group billing coordinator and front office coordinator duties and responsibilities

Group billing coordinator example responsibilities.

• Set up, manage, and terminate ACH accounts.
• Work with case managers to obtain ICD-9 and CPT codes for qualify children.
• Perform coding and billing, including: ICD-9 and HCPCS coding for Medicare, AHCCCS, and Medi-Cal.
• Enter ICD-9 and HCPCS codes, file insurance claims (HCFA and UB04) both electronically and paper.
• Supervise daily activities of billing specialist by overseeing and reviewing coding procedures and diagnosis coding using CPT and ICD-9 codes.
• Prepare and submit appeals on deny claims with ADR and letter.
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Front office coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage medical records and other patient information within HIPPA guidelines.
• Manage facility procedures relate to insurance and billing and solve patients' queries regarding their insurance renewal and expiry.
• Work in Kronos to enter miss punches or correct time for employees when payroll is due.
• Apply proper ICD-9 and CPT coding to patient invoices and submit claims to insurance companies for proper reimbursement.
• Monitor physician documentation in EHR versus fee ticket and verify that the correct ICD9 and CPT codes are being used.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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