Billing and Coding Associate at Derick Dermatology in Remote

Summary: Derick Dermatology is an internationally recognized medical practice specializing in dermatology care. The Billing and Coding Associate is responsible for managing patient account payments, coding medical claims, and handling insurance verification and inquiries.

Responsibilities:
- Collects, posts, and manages patient account payments
- Prepares and reviews patient statements
- Imports and balances EFT’s
- Identifies and corrects rejected claims
- Reviews delinquent accounts and contacts for collection purposes
- Verifies patients’ insurance coverage
- Answer questions regarding billing and insurance policies
- Process payments from insurance companies
- Follows up to see if a claim is accepted or denied
- Reviews and appeals unpaid and denied claims accordingly
- Evaluates medical record documentation to ensure proper CPT and ICD-10 codes are billed appropriately
- Obtains precertification, if required, for specific procedures
- Investigates insurance fraud and reports if found

Required Qualifications:
- Official High School Transcripts, Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
- Ability to navigate between different tabs and systems on the computer while attending phone calls

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Ability to Multitask
- General Understanding of Insurance Terminology
- Ability to Communicate Clearly with Patients and Staff

Required Skills: Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, Medical billing, Medical coding, CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, Insurance verification, Claims processing, Claims appeals, Precertification for medical procedures, Fraud investigation

Benefits: Weekly Pay, Paid Training, Opportunities for Advancement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Discount on Cosmetic Services and Products