charge entry medical billing

Job description : Job Summary

The Charge Entry Specialist is responsible for accurately entering and verifying charges for medical services delivered to patients, ensuring all billing information is complete and submitted in a timely manner. This role plays a critical role in the revenue cycle by helping minimize denials, accelerate reimbursements, and maintain compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Collect and review documentation (super bills, encounter forms, medical records) for services provided

Enter charges into billing systems / practice management software accurately, including CPT / HCPCS codes, ICD diagnosis codes, modifiers, units, and service dates

Verify insurance, patient demographics, and other billing details to ensure correctness before submission

Match charges with physician orders, documentation and verify that services billed are supported in patient records

Audit charge entries for completeness and accuracy; correct or query inconsistencies or missing data

Collaborate with clinical staff to resolve documentation or coding issues

Monitor billing errors, denial trends, and make recommendations for process improvements

Ensure charge entry meets compliance requirements (e.g., payer policies, HIPAA, coding guidelines)

Maintain daily, weekly, monthly productivity and accuracy metrics / reports

Communicate with insurance companies, if needed, to clarify billing requirements or rectify clean‑up issues

Assist in training or cross‑training new staff on charge entry procedures and software tools

Qualification

Any graduation

Minimum 3 yrs experience in Charge Entry

Good Communication Skills

Job Types : Full-time,

Work Location : In person