Billing Associate
Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Billing Associate to join our Pediatrix team. At Pediatrix, we are passionate about giving high-risk expectant mothers and their babies the care they deserve.
Responsibilities:
The Medical Billing Associate is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized.- Verifies insurance benefits and eligibility and obtains valid authorizations and referrals.
- Obtains medical information from physicians and hospitals when required to validate correct coding.
- Performs data entry of registrations and charges in the On-Line Billing and Registrations (OBR) system.
- Reviews billing and coding reports and takes action when indicated.
- Responds to accounting or billing inquiries from patients.
- Ensures medical records are complete and forwards to appropriate departments for filing, coding and/or audit
- Follows all government and payer coding guidelines and HIPAA guidelines.
- Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred.Experience Years: 3-5 years of related experience.
Experience Industry: Healthcare
Certification in Professional Coding (CPC) is preferred and for some sites may be required.
Benefits and Compensation:
Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Progyny Fertility Benefits
- Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
- 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
- Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employee Optional Life and AD&D
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Parental Leave Benefit
- Sick Pay Bank
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Group Aflac Policies
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Charitable Fund
- Care.com
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Various Discount Programs
- Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over
About Us:
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.