Medical billing and coding externship vs biller

Differences between medical billing and coding externship and biller duties and responsibilities

Medical billing and coding externship example responsibilities.

• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding/abstracting), chart assembly and analysis, patient admission and patient information privacy/security.
• Verify correct ICD-10 and CPT codes for a variety of specialties.
• Review physicians' appointment notes to determine appropriate ICD-9 and HCPCS code for the medical service render.
• Identify and code the principal diagnosis and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes to each patient's medical records
• Perform billing and collection procedures, utilize CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding, insurance claim preparation, processing and follow-ups.
• Resolve and research of insurance denials, rejections, providing correction of claims, involving CPT and HCPCS codes.
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Biller example responsibilities.

• Manage payer requirements, regulatory compliance requirements, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, medical terminology and general revenue cycle procedures.
• Ensure all ICD-9 and CPT coding are correct and forward any errors to the appropriate departments to correct.
• Prepare forms for CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding.
• Acquire a working knowledge of revenue codes and HCPCS codes.
• Answer phones, review, verifying insurance and ICD-9 coding of service reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent client information in compliance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
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