Medical collector vs insurance clerk

Differences between medical collector and insurance clerk duties and responsibilities

Medical collector example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Perform as a mediator between insurance companies and patients collecting nationwide extensive medical bills.
• Utilize A/R reports and identify accounts that are past payments.
• Maintain a filing system of clients' medical records and disclosure following HIPPA guidelines.
• Post appropriate adjustment types and carrier payments to accounts for true A/R account balance reflection.
• Maintain strict confidentiality; adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
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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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