Insurance clerk vs insurance processing clerk

Differences between insurance clerk and insurance processing clerk duties and responsibilities

Insurance clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage front office check-in, insurance verification and certifications from doctors.
• Establish and implement procedures for completion of patient super bills with proper diagnostic coding utilizing ICD-9 and CPT code manuals.
• Maintain patient medical records insuring diagnosis codes (ICD-9) are itemized correctly and name and address of insurance carriers record.
• Schedule and obtain authorization for outpatient procedures for patients via private insurance, worker's compensation, and Medicare/ Medicaid.
• Complete several ICD-10 training courses.
• Perform medical coding with most accurate and descriptive HCPCS code.
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Insurance processing clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage database by processing renewals and endorsements.
• Communicate directly with providers and patients in order to obtain all necessary information and documentation require for proper billing of claims.
• Process insurance forms for many companies including Medicare and Medi-Cal.