Medical Billing & Authorization Specialist
- Full-time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Medical Billing & Authorization Specialist to join a plastic surgery practice in Atlanta. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in medical billing, coding, insurance authorizations, and preferably plastic surgery.
The ideal candidate will understand insurance policies and procedures, have experience navigating pre-certifications, and be comfortable ensuring surgical cases are financially and administratively cleared before proceeding.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain and manage insurance pre-authorizations and pre-certifications.
- Verify that required authorizations have been received and approved prior to scheduled surgeries.
- Ensure surgical cases are fully cleared and ready to proceed.
- Review insurance requirements and policies related to plastic surgery procedures.
- Follow up on submitted claims and outstanding insurance payments.
- Assist with medical billing, coding, and claims management.
- Communicate with insurance companies to resolve authorization and reimbursement issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient records.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in medical billing and coding.
- Experience obtaining insurance authorizations and pre-certifications.
- Strong understanding of insurance policies, procedures, and reimbursement processes.
- Plastic surgery experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of surgical billing and coding is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday: Full days
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 36-hour work week
- Some flexibility to stay later at the end of the day when needed.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Simple IRA
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Interested in Learning More?
If you have experience in plastic surgery billing, coding, or insurance authorizations and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out!
Chelsey Haibeck
Recruiter | GPAC
: 605-501-4307
We look forward to connecting with you!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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