Medical Billing Specialist

Job Title: Billing Specialist

Contract Duration: 3+ months

Onsite

Must Haves: Be able to go onsite to work. Have some Medical or Healthcare billing experience.

Purpose

Process all denied and unpaid claims submitted to insurance carriers to ensure payment is received.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks every denial on an Explanation of Benefits from finish to end

Sends out appeals on any claim that requires an appeal

Submits any required documentation to insurance companies

Researches the claims for information in order to process bills in a timely manner

Communicates with insurance companies, adjustors and patients

Corrects any errors and resubmits all unprocessed or returned claims

Performs data entry and use of billing software

Creates UB92 and HCA bills

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with strong attention to detail. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education (Degrees, Certificates, Licenses, Etc.)

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Computer Skills

Prior word processing, spreadsheet and internet software experience including proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word required.

Experience

One to two years related medical billing experience preferred.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and AbilityAble to troubleshoot and remedy detailed documents

Demonstrated attention to detail

Ability to add, to subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, use hands, talk, hear and occasionally walk and reach with hands or arms