Billing and Coding Associate

Derick Dermatology PLLC; Florida; À distance; USD 36 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly Pay

Paid Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount on Cosmetic Services

Résumé du poste

Derick Dermatology is seeking a remote Billing and Coding Associate to enter payments in the EMR, generate patient invoices, and code medical claims for electronic submission. You will verify insurance, answer billing questions, and manage aged receivables with accuracy and attention to detail.

This remote role requires residency in Illinois or Florida. Derick Dermatology will provide equipment for a productive home office setup, including a secure laptop, monitor, headset, and webcam.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to navigate between different tabs and systems while on calls.
• CPB or CPC certifications are nice to have but not required.

Responsabilités

• Enter patient payments in the EMR and post them accurately.
• Generate and review patient invoices for timely billing.
• Code medical claims with CPT/ICD-10 and submit electronically.
• Verify insurance coverage and handle calls about billing questions.
• Follow up on delinquent accounts and assist in collections when needed.
• Investigate and correct rejected claims and precertifications if required.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Multitask

Insurance terminology

Clear communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Billing Certification (CPB)

CPC or Medical Coding Certification

Description du poste

*This position is remote full-time. Candidates must live in Illinois or Florida.*

Derick Dermatology (DD) is an internationally recognized and award-winning medical practice. Founded in 2006, our world class providers offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care in state-of-the art facilities. Join the DD Family to protect, improve, and save the lives of patients in our communities. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and an outstanding patient experience.

Core Values
At DD, our core values underpin our culture and guide our actions:

• Servant's Heart : Find joy in serving others, ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.
• Own It : Take full accountability for the care provided and actively contribute to the betterment of our practice.
• Showtime : Bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and energy to every patient encounter and interaction with colleagues.
• DD Family : Foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, working as a cohesive team to achieve our common goal of exceptional patient care.

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Training
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount on Cosmetic Services and Products

Position Purpose

The Billing and Coding Associate is responsible for entering payments within an EMR system and generating invoices to be sent to the patient. This position is responsible for accurately coding medical claims and sending electronically to insurance payers each day. Handles in-bound and out-bound calls, insurance verification, assisting patients with insurance questions, and working both patient and insurance aged receivables.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collects, posts, and manages patient account payments.
• Prepares and reviews patient statements.
• Imports and balances EFT’s.
• Identifies and corrects rejected claims.
• Reviews delinquent accounts and contacts for collection purposes.
• Verifies patients’ insurance coverage.
• Answer questions regarding billing and insurance policies.
• Process payments from insurance companies.
• Follows up to see if a claim is accepted or denied.
• Reviews and appeals unpaid and denied claims accordingly.
• Evaluates medical record documentation to ensure proper CPT and ICD-10 codes are billed appropriately.
• Obtains precertification, if required, for specific procedures.
• Investigates insurance fraud and reports if found.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Official High School Transcripts, Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
• Ability to navigate between different tabs and systems on the computer while attending phone calls.
• CPB or other Medical Billing Certification desired, but not required.
• CPC or Medical Coding Certification desired, but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Ability to Multitask
• General Understanding of Insurance Terminology
• Ability to Communicate Clearly with Patients and Staff

Additional Notes

- This position is remote, and the candidate must live in Illinois or Florida .

- Derick Dermatology will provide you with appropriate equipment for your work from home environment, such as: Secure laptop, monitor, headset, and webcam. Equipment issued varies based off job function.

- Must have a dedicated workspace within your home

- Must pass a Wi-Fi speed test