What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Assistant position at NSN Revenue Resources, LLC?
Description
The billing assistant provides support to the USPI billing & collections department in an effort to expedite case management. The billing assistant’s primary responsibility is to mail clean claims in a timely manner with appropriate documentation to the responsible payor. They will oversee around 30-35 surgical centers with an average monthly volume of 10-15k cases.
Responsibilities:
- Review Clearinghouse EDI Payer ID's and EMR system to see if claim can be sent electronically vs paper.
- Print all paper claims from Vision/AdvantX, review claims for accuracy including modifiers, payers, claims addresses, and additional pertinent information included.
- Ensure overall claim alignment and claim formatting per payer guidelines.
- Gather all supporting documentation such as operative notes, block reports, implant logs, etc. which MUST be attached with mailed claims.
- Scan and upload claims & supporting documentation to daily work folder and/or claims management system.
- Notate in the EMR system with date claim was sent, mailing address, and supporting documentation mailed with claim.
- Manage claim queues to ensure that cases are assigned to the correct team member for processing.
- Collaborate as a team to mail overpayment letters and review returned mail twice a week.
- Monitor communication and automation between various systems to ensure documents are getting to the coding team in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with the billing team to update corrections that need to be addressed in greater detail are completed.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1-2 years’ experience in medical billing and/or accounts receivable is preferred.
- Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 codes.
- Strong attention to detail.
- •Ability to complete independent assignments with minimal supervision.
- Basic knowledge of payers, EOB’s and claims processing.
- Basic knowledge of billing software, vendors, and clearinghouses.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary : $16 - $18
Licensed Practical Nurse | Medical Assistant | Family Practice Clinic
Pipestone County Medical Center -
Pipestone, MN