Billing coordinator at optum tampa fl - united states, tampa

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the billing coordinator performs a variety of duties associated with preparation and entry of data into the practice management system including charges and demographics.

this position location is in tampa, fl
 
primary responsibilities:

responsibilities include following specific and established procedures regarding the input of billing information into the practice management system, which includes the review and processing of the claim including but not limited to electronic submission ensures the timely submission of primary and secondary claim maintains current working knowledge of cpt and icd 10 codes, required modifiers, and encounter data follows up with rebills, payer rejections, denials, transfers and purged accounts notifies the billing supervisor of issues arising from erroneous codes, missing information, error/edit messages or any other issues not covered by specific guidelines and procedures responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the job scope performs other duties as assigned must have consistent, punctual and reliable attendance ability to work overtime based on business need uses, protects, and discloses patients’ protected health information (phi) only in accordance with health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa) standards
 

you’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

required qualifications:

high school graduate, ged or equivalent  2+ years of experience in medical billing

preferred qualifications:

knowledge of billing requirements for: fee for service, health maintenance organization (hmo),  medicare and medicare advantage payers knowledge of cpt-4, icd-10 coding and medical terminology knowledge of primary care physician and hospitalist billing excellent keyboard and 10 key skills ability to communicate accurately and effectively and build positive working relationships throughout all levels of the organization
 

to protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, unitedhealth group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose covid-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. in addition, some roles require full covid-19 vaccination as an essential job function. unitedhealth group adheres to all federal, state, and local covid-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client covid-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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optumcare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. to do so, optumcare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of optumcare. each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. optumcare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.

diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: unitedhealth group is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

unitedhealth group is a drug-free workplace. candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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