Medical records receptionist vs medical billing, receptionist

Differences between medical records receptionist and medical billing, receptionist duties and responsibilities

Medical records receptionist example responsibilities.

• Evaluate all EOB's to insure accurate payment is received and when necessary will file appeals to achieve optimal payments.
• Maintain front office operations, complete registration, check-in/out, and insurance verification and process payments for patients.
• Input data into hospital system all the while ensuring customers HIPPA regulations are protected.
• Handle all confidential files, information, and paperwork according to HIPPA compliance laws.
• Maintain and follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure medical records for privacy of residents of nursing facility remain private.
• Provide essential medical record/health information management both electronically and through paper format while abiding all HIPAA laws and regulations.
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Medical billing, receptionist example responsibilities.

• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Revise CPT codes and ICD-10 codes before submitting to insurance for chiropractic services and durable medical equipment.
• Review and research ICD-9 and CPT codes that are denied by payers, and contact physician offices to assist with correction.
• Submit secondary insurance claims with primary insurance EOB.
• Facilitate medical billing and coding by interfacing with insurance companies and patients to ensure proper billing procedures.
• Discuss physicians' choice of E/M level when in question.
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