Accounts Receivable & Coding Specialist

Medlinkga; Colbert (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MedLink Georgia in Colbert, GA is seeking an AR and Coding Specialist to assist with patient accounts, billing, and coding accuracy, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

You will prepare reports, coordinate tasks in the Revenue Cycle Management department, and support the Director with daily activities, resolving A/R issues and handling billing inquiries.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing procedures.
• Knowledge of State of Georgia collection laws.
• Proven organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and statistical reports as requested by management.
• Coordinate and organize projects within the patient financial services department.
• Provide day to day feedback to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management on daily activities in internal billing and collections.
• Review and recommend changes in billing and collection procedures.
• Resolve patient account problems and disputes.
• Research and resolve A/R issues within the practice management system.
• Serve as liaison between billing office and medical centers/departments.
• Follow up on delinquent accounts in a timely manner.
• Perform chart reviews to ensure proper coding per state and federal regulations.
• Assist with coding and billing training for providers and staff.
• Quality control on final product.
• Maintain confidentiality related to cash control activities.
• Support special projects as assigned by the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Collaborate with billing team to resolve outstanding claims.
• Review claims for adherence to guidelines.
• Handle incoming patient billing phone calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical/computational skills

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Interpersonal skills

Education

AHIMA or AAPC coding certification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

AR and Coding Specialist

Location: Colbert, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Company: MedLink Georgia

About Us:

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

SUMMARY

Assists with management of patient accounts' billing and collections functions, utilizing independent judgment and established accounting principles. Oversees documentation compliance and assists with making sure all coding and billing compliance is met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Prepare financial and statistical reports as requested by management
• Coordinate and organize projects and tasks within the patient financial services department
• Provide day to day feedback to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management on the progress of daily activities in internal billing and collections
• Review and recommend changes in billing and collection procedures
• Work to resolve patient account problems and disputes
• Research and resolve A/R issues within the practice management system
• Serve as liaison between billing office and medical centers/departments within the organization.
• Perform timely follow-up on delinquent accounts
• Perform/Assists with chart reviews to ensure compliance with proper code assignments in accordance with state and federal regulations. (Based on Coding Certification)
• Perform/Assist with chart reviews of medical record documentation to confirm adherence to special program requirements. (Based on Coding Certification)
• Perform/Assist with coding and billing training for providers and staff.
• Performing quality control on the final product
• Requires a moderate degree of confidentiality related to the cash control activities.
• Provide support for special projects as assigned by the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Work with Practice Management System's billing team to resolve outstanding claims and accounts receivable issues.
• Review claims for adherence to billing and coding guidelines.
• Handle incoming patient billing line phone calls
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing procedures
• Knowledge of State of Georgia collection laws
• Proven organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective analytical/computational skills
• Extensive accounting software skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, peers, professional staff and management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

2+ years related experience. Experience in Primary Care billing preferred, including pediatrics. AHIMA or AAPC physician based coding certification preferred.