Therapy Billing Charge Entry

LOCATION IN ORGANIZATION:

 The position is located in the BROC Therapy Services Billing Office and reports directly to the Therapy Billing Manager for all matters, including job duties, performance evaluations, approval of leave, and for other assignments as deemed necessary for the benefit of Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC). 

NATURE OF DUTIES:

 Responsible for data entry for all therapy claims submitted to insurance companies including worker’s compensation and private pay accounts.

 SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Prints out billing reports from EMR

Accurately enters charges from billing report into billing software.

Approves claims and checks for errors/makes appropriate corrections prior to batching out to clearinghouse.

Follow up on notes that were incomplete/missed, enter in to billing system and approve for submission to clearinghouse.

Print out HCFA claim forms as needed and attach appropriate documentation prior to mailing out.

Update patient demographics for insurance information as needed.

Update case manager for worker’s compensation as appropriate.

Maintain HIPAA privacy and security. Maintaining a work environment that keeps patient information secure.

Perform other related duties as assigned and serve in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals of BROC Therapy Services.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

 Basic computer skills including typing and ten key.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Professional communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Ability to learn computerized medical office systems.

Ability to learn basic insurance terminology and processes.

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred including understanding what a procedure code is and a diagnosis code.

Prior experience in a medical or therapy office preferred but not required.

 Prior experience with data entry preferred.