Under general supervision, ensures that hospital charges are accurate and appropriate to maximize hospital recoveries, maintain compliant charging practices and patient relations.
Education
Bachelors Degree in nursing
Experience
3 yrs of related experience in medical billing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases and CPT coding system.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Skills in written and oral communication
- Advanced skill in using database software and personal productivity applications
- Ability to interpret medical terminology and decipher physicians' handwriting
- Ability to understand interfaces between computerized data collection, scheduling and patient accounting systems.
Licensures, Certifications
RN
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for long periods of time and pay close attention to detail
Working Conditions
- Normal office work environment.
Conditions of Employment