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Billing Coordinator - CTI Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (hybrid)
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Overview
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach distinguishes NM as a leader in healthcare. You will join our quest for better healthcare across the Northwestern Medicine system. We offer competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
Ready to join our quest for better?
Responsibilities
Performs charge capture for all procedures completed in the Bronchoscopy suite, including:
Audit of CPT codes associated with each procedure
Confirmation of supplies used and verification of alignment with operative notes
Assists patients with billing and insurance matters, communicates with patients regarding balances owed and facilitates collection of balances owed.
Educates patients about financial assistance opportunities, insurance coverage, treatment costs, and clinic billing policies and procedures.
Collaborates with physicians and technicians to understand treatment plans and determine costs; works with staff on managed care and referral issues; communicates findings to patients.
Coordinates the pre-certification process with clinical staff for procedures in the Bronchoscopy Suite and Operating Rooms.
Handles billing inquiries received via telephone or written correspondence.
Investigates and explains financial resources or programs available to patients and educates staff and patients about these programs.
Conducts precertification for appropriate tests or procedures and facilitates the process with managed care and the clinical team; documents information and authorization numbers in Epic and acts as liaison for follow-up related to precertification.
Responds to patient inquiries related to billing follow-up.
Requests necessary charge corrections and identifies patterns of billing errors to improve processes.
Provides guidance regarding clinical documentation to optimize charges and RVUs; confirms coding accuracy based on clinical documentation and reviews common errors with physicians and leadership.
Note:
The Billing Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory standards.
Qualifications Required:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Strong computer knowledge, data entry skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Thorough understanding of insurance billing procedures, ICD-10, and CPT coding.
3 years of physician office/medical billing experience.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization.
Ability to work independently.
3 years of physician office/medical billing experience in Corporate Health/Occupational Health a plus.
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or R (Registered Medical Coder) Certificate a plus.
Benefits Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment and is considered on a case-by-case basis following state and federal guidelines.
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Ready to join our quest for better?
Responsibilities
Performs charge capture for all procedures completed in the Bronchoscopy suite, including:
Audit of CPT codes associated with each procedure
Confirmation of supplies used and verification of alignment with operative notes
Assists patients with billing and insurance matters, communicates with patients regarding balances owed and facilitates collection of balances owed.
Educates patients about financial assistance opportunities, insurance coverage, treatment costs, and clinic billing policies and procedures.
Collaborates with physicians and technicians to understand treatment plans and determine costs; works with staff on managed care and referral issues; communicates findings to patients.
Coordinates the pre-certification process with clinical staff for procedures in the Bronchoscopy Suite and Operating Rooms.
Handles billing inquiries received via telephone or written correspondence.
Investigates and explains financial resources or programs available to patients and educates staff and patients about these programs.
Conducts precertification for appropriate tests or procedures and facilitates the process with managed care and the clinical team; documents information and authorization numbers in Epic and acts as liaison for follow-up related to precertification.
Responds to patient inquiries related to billing follow-up.
Requests necessary charge corrections and identifies patterns of billing errors to improve processes.
Provides guidance regarding clinical documentation to optimize charges and RVUs; confirms coding accuracy based on clinical documentation and reviews common errors with physicians and leadership.
Note:
The Billing Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory standards.
Qualifications Required:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Strong computer knowledge, data entry skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Thorough understanding of insurance billing procedures, ICD-10, and CPT coding.
3 years of physician office/medical billing experience.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization.
Ability to work independently.
3 years of physician office/medical billing experience in Corporate Health/Occupational Health a plus.
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or R (Registered Medical Coder) Certificate a plus.
Benefits Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment and is considered on a case-by-case basis following state and federal guidelines.
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