Medical Billing Clerk
Company: Priority Ondemand
Location: Utica
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Definition: The Medical Billing Clerk is responsible
for the appropriate billing and coding of assigned accounts.
Responsible for claim submission, insurance follow-up, denial
management, deductible management, timely filing and incoming calls
from patients and insurance payors. Specific Duties: (some duties
may vary depending on PreBill or PostBill job position) Responsible
for coding ambulance, wheelchair or stretcher transports. Utilize
and assign appropriate ICD10, HCPCS and modifiers for ambulance
services to each claim. Read and comprehend the content of the
patient care report to sufficiently analyze and perform coding to
each claim. Submit claims for reimbursement to insurance carriers.
Follow up on unpaid claims and initiate claim status inquiries with
insurance payers. Work claims and claim denials to ensure maximum
reimbursement for services provided. Work with patients to develop
self-pay arrangements. Work timely filing and deductible management
queues. Meet standard productivity standards. Demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and compliance of company policies and
procedures. Demonstrate complete knowledge of proper billing and
coding procedures Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (and
compliance with) Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations,
and guidelines as they pertain to reimbursement, collections, and
compliance. Work as a team member. Complete and maintain
appropriate training, certification and licensure for their
position. Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer
service when dealing with patients, patient families, co-workers,
clients, other healthcare providers and the general public. Notify
Billing Supervisor of any lapses in documentation resulting in less
than full compliance with compliance and HIPAA standards. Maintain
security and privacy of all company and patient information at all
times in accordance with HIPAA and all other local, state and
federal regulations. Notifies Billing Supervisor of any questions,
concerns or issues regarding billing, collections or compliance
matters. Perform other duties related to billing/coding and account
management as directed or needed. Qualifications Minimum
Requirements: High School Diploma Experience with Medical Coding
(certification a plus) Must have the ability to properly perform
job responsibilities as listed Reports To: Billing Manager Physical
Requirements: The ability to reach, push and pull. The ability to
sit or stand for long periods of time. The ability to use a
computer keyboard and write for extended periods of time. The
ability to lift and maneuver 35 pounds without difficulty. The
ability to complete all job duties. For this New York, United
States-based position, the expected salary is $17.11 - $25.14 per
hour.
Keywords: Priority Ondemand, Albany , Medical Billing Clerk, Administration, Clerical , Utica, New York
