What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Coordinator - DME - Full Time Days position at MercyOne?
Position Purpose:
The Billing Coordinator coordinates and processes all home medical equipment referrals as well as filing insurance claims. They perform their duties in a manner consistent with medical center philosophy and policy in areas relating to accounts receivable public relations, and third-party relations.
What you will Do:
Enters PHI data into the billing system, including client demographics, reimbursement and billing information.
Edits and corrects the CMS 1500 claim form using proper data elements for each payer, ensuring correct billing units, dates of service, codes and modifiers are used. Ensures claims are in compliance with payer regulations.
Performs all functions with the objective of maximizing reimbursement to Mercy Home Care and ensuring the claim is paid/settled in a timely manner. Utilizes available data and resources to make decisions for completion of claims processing and keeps unbilled claims to a minimum level. Provides Manager with statistical feedback of accounts.
Hours/Schedule:
Full time Days
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Education [formal]:
Associate Degree or business college courses that equate preferred.
B. Experience:
Completion of medical terminology course or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Demonstrated competence in a medical insurance setting for six months to one year preferred
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
