Job Description:
The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for the timely follow-up of claims billed and the resolution of accounts. Oversees the account receivables and maintains detailed/accurate account documentation. Follow up on open claims thoroughly, accurately, promptly, and with all supporting documentation responsible for maintaining and updating billing guidelines, fee schedules, contract rates, etc. Review, document and resolve all incoming correspondence and payor calls; assist as needed on aging reports, reports all payor issues and/or denial trends to Lead/Supervisor and may appeal and/or rebill underpaid claims and assist with payments as needed.
Essential Functions
Review billing claim forms to ensure fields are accurately populated and aligned.
Identify and return incomplete claim information and /or supporting documentation to meet payor requirements
Initiate contact and respond to inquiries from various external sources
Comply with all government and third-party payers, regulatory mandated requirements for billing collects and PHI
Answer questions and assist AR regarding billing issues as needed
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information under HIPPA guidelines
Meet departmental productivity and quality standards in time frame given upon completion of training
Skills
Medical Billing and Coding
Reimbursement
Billing Operations
Medical Billing Software
Insurance claims processing
ICD Coding
Patient Care
Medicare Billing
Physical Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated skill to be self-directed, coupled with exemplary time management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks
Ability to execute processes efficiently and maintain the highest level of quality
Demonstrates ability to identify and communicate issues
Computer literacy skills, including Google and Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Office products
Enhanced communication and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and working knowledge of 1500 claim forms
Experience with billing editor systems
Understanding of the entire revenue cycle process
Knowledge of Revenue and ICD coding language
1-2 years of back-end revenue cycle experience in a facility and hospital setting
Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare billing regulations
Physical Requirements
See, read/or operate computers, telephones, office equipment, documents, labels including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
Remain sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone or other equipment.
Frequent interactions with associates and patient care providers that require associate to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately particularly during emergency situations.
Location:
Classic Aviation
Work City:
North Salt Lake
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.93 - $27.45
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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