Billing Specialist

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Remote Billing Specialist I supporting healthcare revenue collection for a medical company. Resolving payer denials, coding issues, claims, and patient billing inquiries.

Responsibilities:

  • Support complete and timely collection of revenue for assigned groups
  • Accurately code and enter patient and charge information into the billing system
  • Follow up on outstanding claims and charges
  • Review and resolve payer denials, including appeals, coding corrections, and medical necessity rules
  • Analyze and resolve billing issues, keeping accounts receivable to no more than 10% over 60 days
  • Process daily correspondence and claim status; handle denials, appeals, and re-bills
  • Answer billing questions from patients and internal staff
  • Update patient files with address and contact information changes
  • Review policy changes and inform the supervisor and charge entry specialist
  • Navigate insurance companies’ proprietary websites to find policies and research payments
  • Keep the supervisor informed about accounts receivable matters
  • Respond to billing company requests in a timely manner
  • Research denials and submit corrected claims and medical documentation
  • Review and manage claims in work dashboard hold buckets
  • Create, maintain, and update reports as directed
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA rules and regulations
  • Participate in and complete required trainings and in-services
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Must live in one of the states where the company currently operates: MD, DE, VA, NJ, PA, FL, AL, GA, SC, or TX
  • Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, co-workers, and the public
  • Ability to work individually and within a team
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Ability to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Strong organization skills
  • Ability to problem solve and use reasoning
  • Ability to meet predefined quality standards
  • Professional attitude and appearance
  • Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding rules
  • Solid foundation of insurance knowledge and guidelines for third-party payers
  • Working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, medical terminology
  • Strong desire to provide excellent customer service
  • Compliance with applicable organizational rules and regulations
  • High ethical and professional standards of conduct
  • Desire to continuously improve professional performance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Preferred: Two (2) years’ experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Preferred: Medical Billing Certification

Benefits:

  • Up to 96 hours PTO in first year (pro-rated based on start date)
  • 7 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (single and family)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Basic Life/AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Life insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical Illness insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Overtime eligibility in accordance with applicable law (not guaranteed)