The Office-Based Billing Associate is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized.

• Verifies insurance benefits and eligibility and obtains valid authorizations and referrals.
• Obtains medical information from physicians and hospitals when required to validate correct coding.
• Performs data entry of registrations and charges in the On-Line Billing and Registrations (OBR) system.
• Reviews billing and coding reports and takes action when indicated.
• Responds to accounting or billing inquiries from patients.
• Ensures medical records are complete and forwards to appropriate departments for filing, coding and/or audit
• Follows all government and payer coding guidelines and HIPAA guidelines.
• Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent. Associateâ™s degree preferred.

Experience Years: 3-5 years of related experience.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Certification in Professional Coding (CPC) is preferred and for some sites may be required.

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) â“ 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nationâ™s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The groupâ™s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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About Pediatrix Medical Group

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE:MD) is a leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through approximately 4,400 affiliated physicians and other clinicians. We partner with hospitals, health systems and health care facilities to achieve better patient outcomes while reducing costs. Together with our partners, we: Develop intuitive, customized solutions that optimize clinical, financial and operational performance; Improve patient care and the total patient experience; Leverage advanced clinical tools, quality initiatives, research, robust data, technology and training to enhance care quality and performance.

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