Billing Spec I

Key Responsibilities

Post charges into billing system within 24-48 hours and completes other billing functions under direction of supervisor

Identifies possible billing errors that might prevent the claim from being processed on the insurance company level

Verifies patient coverage and demographic information, draws conclusions, and corrects billing errors or other Claim issues

Ensures compliance with applicable laws, HIPPA regulations and company policies

Contributes to improvement of billing procedures and processes

Escalates problem claims to management as required by circumstances

Communicate effectively with clinic / administrative personnel, assigned coder and CLT-Team

Completes assigned training and education

Performs other duties as assigned

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Demonstrated basic experience with medical billing, CPT and ICD-10 codes

Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email

Demonstrated computer skills with data entry software, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Institutional accreditation and degree obtainment will be verified upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years billing or coding experience preferably in the medical field, insurance, banking, hospital medical office or other experience with extensive customer service contact

Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, walking, speaking, listening, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting; grasping and manipulating tools, typing, using peripheral computer tools

Equal Opportunity Employer

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