Medical billing and coding externship vs medical billing clerk

Differences between medical billing and coding externship and medical billing clerk 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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Medical billing clerk example responsibilities.

• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Interact with patients as part of the quality assurance process (follow-up, EHR confirmation, billing confirmation).
• Reconcile insurance and patient payments while researching and resolving incorrect payments, EOB rejections, and assort issues with outstanding accounts.
• Utilize medical terminology and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Bill Magellan through Nextgen system.
• Double checked CMS-1500 form before posting it out to the insurance companies.
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