Billing Manager

Company: CDR Maguire
Location: Augusta
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Perform as a practice expert at the department on all issues relating to billing and intake processesInterview prospective employees and choose the best applicant based on skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job.Manage the billing/intake department operations.Perform duties such as charge entry, payment posting, reimbursement management, referral intake and insurance verification, claim submissions, and accounts receivable follow-upCarry out audits of current procedures and processes, discover billing/intake operations areas to improve on and effect the necessary actionsTrain, allocate work, and resolve problems among billing office personnelCarry out performance evaluation of personnel and recommend necessary actionsEnsure quality and appropriate trainings are provided to newly hired and existing billing/intake staff through effect supervision and coordination of the training process, and by adhering to established company operating policies, procedures and systems, protocols, techniques, and standardsCoordinate time away requests of team members to ensure the daily functions of the department is not negatively affectedAssist with performance evaluations.Carry out analysis of trends affecting coding, charges, accounts receivable, and collection, and assign manageable tasks to billing staff Remain updated on HIPAA and all other health information management issues and regulationsEnsure strong team building and protocol in the billing and intake department by holding bi-weekly staff meetingsRequirements8+ years of medical billing and coding experience requiredStrong experience of medical insurance/healthcare billing and collections work in a health system or medical practicePossess profound knowledge and understanding of rules and regulations affecting medical billing and insurance verificationConsiderable number of years working in a supervisory or management positionDeep knowledge and understanding of revenue cycle, collections and payment posting, medical billing, Medicare and Medicaid, and third-party payersThorough knowledge and working experience of CPT and ICD9 codes, UB04 claim forms, HCFA 1500, HIPAA, medical terminology, appeal processes, billing and insurance regulations, and insurance benefitsStrong skills in carrying out every part of the work process, i.e. development, implementation, and administration, effectivelyDetail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and frequent interruptions from staff and patients without being distractedStrong ability to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, patients, physicians, and insurers in person, over the telephone, and in writing Strong ability to display exceptional initiative and work under little or no supervision

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