Senior billing specialist vs collections coordinator

Differences between senior billing specialist and collections coordinator duties and responsibilities

Senior billing specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage temporary and internship staff on Medicaid posting project.
• Revamp updating process for ICD-9 codes to ensure that federal/state changes.
• Code all claims interpret in EOMB's from Medicare & EOB from insurance companies.
• Resolve incorrect insurance payments, EOB denials, and any issues with outstanding accounts.
• Review outpatient medical records for abstraction of billable physician services and conversion of those services into CPT codes.
• Process claims reviewing ICD9-10 and CPT codes on to ensure correct submission on HCFA and UB92 claim forms.
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Collections coordinator example responsibilities.

• Plan and conduct sensitive HUMINT collection operations with an emphasis on managing and debriefing confidential sources.
• Manage accounts receivable/payment, insurance billing and follow-up for a solo physician clinic, and direct communication with patients regarding bills.
• Audit outstanding accounts and resolve any balances including calling Medicare, Medicaid, government, private or commercial insurances.
• Perform daily follow-up on Medicare, Medicaid, workers compensation and commercial insurances.
• Hand illustrate fully render with marker and colore pencil sketches and Photoshop render drawings.
• Submit insurance appeals and provider disputes when necessary.
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