- A billing specialist is just one type of medical billing and coding job. In this position, you will be responsible for collecting and processing payments from insurance companies and patients. You will also have to handle patient complaints and answer any questions they may have about the billing process. As a billing specialist, you may also be required to perform light office work, such as backing up computers and preparing daily deposits.
- As a medical coding specialist, you will be responsible for evaluating medical records and charge tickets in order to ensure that they are accurate and follow legal guidelines. You will also have to fill out reports regarding denied claims and fix incorrect coding and paperwork errors made by physicians and other staff members. You may also be required to evaluate staff behavior and conduct training seminars.
- Patient account representative is another medical billing and coding job title. In this position, you will be responsible for interviewing patients in order to determine if they are able to pay their medical bills. If they cannot afford to settle their debts, you will have to explain their available options which may include payment plans and third-party sources, such their insurance company. You will also be required to prepare billing, statistical, and case record reports.
- As a reimbursement specialist, you will be required to ensure that insurance companies will be able to cover their clients medical bills. You will also have to review paperwork and medical coding in order to confirm that it accurately matches the submitted charges. Other duties include identifying fraudulent billing claims and, if necessary, assisting the legal team in litigation procedures.
- As a claims assistant you will be responsible for reviewing claims that do not normally require litigation such as liability, damage and worker compensation for medical treatment. Other duties include checking on employees' work status and delinquent bill records. You will also have to provide assistance to claim processors or risk analysts by preparing and reviewing paperwork for claims involving vendors and other clients in a timely fashion.
