Rural Physicians Group

General

• Cover an average of 10 shifts per month, with the potential for additional shifts and bonuses
• Participate in clinical care of patients and collaborate with healthcare team members
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with regulations

Fulltime W2 Hospitalist Physician

Medical Billing and Coding

• May be required to do one or all of the following dependent on the business needs (including but not limited to): Patient demographic data entry
• Obtaining referrals and pre-authorizations as required for procedures.
• Checking eligibility and benefits verification for treatments, hospitalizations, and procedures.
• Reviewing patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtaining any missing information.
• Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing.
• Following up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe.
• Checking each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount.
• Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
• Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurances.
• Reviewing accounts for insurance of patient follow-up.
• Researching and appealing denied claims.
• Answering patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts.
• Setting up patient payment plans and work collection accounts.

Fulltime W2 Hospitalist Physician

Medical Billing Specialist