Position Number | 6339702 | Department | OB/GYN | Grade | 13 | Compensation Min | USD $19.18/Hr. | Compensation Max | USD $23.59/Hr. | Category | Administrative/Clerical | Location : Location | US-VA-Norfolk | Type | Regular Full-Time |
The Patient Account Specialist is responsible for performing duties in the billing division pertaining to all aspects of the revenue cycle, which includes but is not limited to extracting and updating appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes, data entry, denials, patient account research, and insurance follow-up. The position will also play a key role in the daily entry of inpatient and outpatient charges for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology which includes Maternal Fetal Medicine, General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology and Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery.
This position is responsible for assisting with physician and staff education based upon EVMS Medical Group Compliance Guidelines, coding guidelines and results of chart audits in conjunction with the Billing Manager. The position will assist with conducting internal departmental mini-audits to ensure inpatient and outpatient medical records contain sufficient documentation to justify the frequency and type of services being billed to carriers and patients.
Associates degree plus at least one (1) year experience working with CPT & ICD 10 coding in a surgical setting required. Prior experience with OBGYN coding and billing strongly preferred. Current CPC certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment, required.