Performs billing research functions to ensure the requisition is ready to bill
Determines appropriate billing codes needed, billing information for data entry of requisitions, and other billing tasks
Monitors, summarizes, and reports deficiencies in requisition information received from TRL offsite locations and ordering physicians/clients
Communicates effectively and professionally to customers (internal and external)
Performs general clerical functions
Responsible for following TriCore safety, personnel, and billing department policies
Participate in training as directed by Supervisor/Manager
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
one (1) year experience as a Medical Data Entry Specialist in the TriCore Business Office or minimum of one (1) year laboratory or medical billing experience or minimum of two (2) years experience within a healthcare medical office in a registration or clerical position
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, third party billing requirements, ICD-10 and CPT coding experience
Intermediate PC/data entry skills to include Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office applications
Must type 30 WPM or 9000 keystrokes per hour (typing test required)