Medical billing supervisor vs unit secretary

Differences between medical billing supervisor and unit secretary duties and responsibilities

Medical billing supervisor example responsibilities.

• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Verify CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS codes bill according to government regulation and guidelines.
• Monitor and make notes of trends find in reviewing physicians ICD-9 and CPT coding according to CMS guidelines.
• Resolve discrepancies leveraging extensive experience going through appropriate procedures to facilitate medical claims review, fee schedule pricing and appeals process.
• Conduct ICD-10 training for coding staff and auditing team.
• Full knowledge and practice of HIPPA and patient confidentiality policy and procedures.
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Unit secretary example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management.
• Manage Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Manage the medical unit by supervising its activities, accurately transcribing physician orders, and prioritizing tasks.
• Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
• Assist patients with their daily routine, including feeding, cleanliness and basic needs.
• Post anesthesia recovery care for ophthalmology, ENT and plastic surgery patients
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