Lab Billing & Coding Rep - CFH

• Responsible for resolving Lab-related CPT, HCPCS, and applicable ICD-10 inquiries for internal and external parties.
• Responsible for editing laboratory test charges to ensure CPT/HCPCS codes are appropriate for tests being billed and appropriate modifiers are applied. Ensures all charges are corrected when additional tests are ordered, or tests are cancelled at a later date.
• Responsible for researching and resolving assigned billing reports and work queues on a daily basis for registration errors, charge review, claim edits, etc.
• Responsible for understanding and applying compliance, regulatory, and CPT/HCPCS bundling rules for Laboratory billing.
• Facilitates maximization of revenue by ensuring correct coding initiatives and payer-specific guidelines are applied appropriately.
• Works collaboratively with Revenue Cycle, Coding, and other departments to resolve patient or payer-related charge and account inquiries, coding, denials, lab orders, trends, etc.
• Reconciles Referred (send-out) Testing invoices, calculates charges, keys billable services into systems, and reports discrepancies to appropriate internal and external parties.
• Communicates issues and trends to management to maintain departmental compliance and improve processes. Attends and provides input at meetings and trainings.
• Assists with Reference Laboratory billing processes.
• Assists with financial and statistical reports.
• Ensures quick responses to clients and patients regarding billing concerns.
• Ensures daily work assignments are complete by promoting teamwork and good communication.
• Assists with audits, special projects, and annual policy and procedure review process as requested.

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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