POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Imaging Services Director, responsible for special procedures billing, oversees and maintains departmental charge master’s for accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Acts as a liaison with radiology medical group to facilitate compliance. Works with other hospital departments involved in billing, coding, and reporting processes. Coordinates office clerical staff and functions. Performs other support functions as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Greets customers professionally and promptly. Answers telephone calls in a polite, professional manner, screening calls and taking messages when needed.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among co-workers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.

Education Minimum (Required) High School graduate or equivalent Preferred (Not required) Work Experience Minimum (Required) • Demonstrate good judgment and have a good attitude while interacting with physicians, staff, and patients. • Ability to check Insurances/CDM worksheet for accurate CPT Codes, Validate • Authorizations (Including accurate CPT Codes & ICD-9, valid authorization status, dates, valid facility authorized. • Ability to understand and validate accuracy of MD RX pertaining to radiology exams (including patient name, Date of Birth, address, home/cell phone numbers, and MD signature). Preferred (Not required) • Minimum of one-year recent experience in an acute care hospital preferred.

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