Senior Billing Specialist-Obstetrics and Gynecology Administration-250 West 57th Street-Full Ti[...]

Company: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionSenior Billing Specialist-Obstetrics and Gynecology Administration-Mount Sinai Beth Israel, 250 West 57th Street-Full Time, DaysThe Senior Billing Specialist is responsible for multiple components of the billing process, including Accounts Receivable, Charge Entry, Edits and Payment Posting. Proficient in these processes to ensure accurate and timely payment of claims and collection, and in analysis and problem resolution.Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance and registration data for scheduled office, outpatient, and inpatient encounters and scheduled surgeries; reviews encounter forms for accuracy. May be responsible for obtaining pre-certification for scheduled surgeries and admissions.
• Enters office, inpatient, and/or outpatient charges with accurate data entry of codes. Ensures charges are entered/processed in accordance with policies and procedures.
• May run and work missing charges, edits, denials list and process appeals. Posts denials in IDX on a timely basis.
• Posts all payments in IDX using approved methodologies.
• May perform specialty coding for services and medical office visits and review physician coding and provide updates to physicians and staff.
• Works TES, BAR and eCommerce edits for the division, department and physicians. Proficient in moderate to complex encounters and problematic accounts.
• Works daily Accounts Receivable accounts via online workfile and/or hard-copy reports; checks claims status, re-submits claims, and writes appeal letters.
• Researches unidentified checks sent to other departments.
• Works credit balance report to ensure adherence to government regulations/guidelines.
• Analyzes claims system reports to ensure underpayments are correctly identified and collected from key carriers. Reviews and resolves billing issues and provides recommendations.
• Identifies and resolves credentialing issues for department physicians.
• Meets with practice management, leadership and/or physicians on a scheduled basis to review Accounts Receivable and current billing concerns.
• Mentors less experienced Billing staff and assists Billing Manager/FPA Manager in training new staff.
• May approve EPIC work queue for outpatient encounters.
• May be responsible to prepare and verify office hours schedules.
• May be responsible for collection of time of service payments, and maintaining daily transaction record of collected payments.
• May prepare TOS deposits in Sinai Central.
• Maintains working knowledge and currency in third party payor requirements.Qualifications
  • Associates Degree or high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant experience
  • CPC Preferred
  • Training in computerized medical billing
  • 3 years experience in medical billing or health claims, with experience in IDX billing systems in a health care or insurance environment, and familiarity with ICD/CPT coding.
  • CPC PreferredNon-Bargaining Unit, ARB - Obstetrics And Gynecology Administration - BI, Mount Sinai Beth IsraelEmployer DescriptionStrength through Unity and InclusionThe Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.About the Mount Sinai Health System:Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.CompensationThe Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $25.32 - $37.97 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.
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