Job Description
Job Description
JobID : 52001
Medical Billing & A / R Role
Pay : $20-22 / hr
Location : Atlanta, GA (Midtown, Piedmont Hospital area)
Responsibilities :
- Review patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtain any missing information
- Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing
- Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including HMO / PPO, Medicare, and state Medicaid
- Follow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe
- Check each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount
- Call insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
- Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances
- All accounts are to be reviewed for insurance or patient follow-up
- Research and appeal denied claims
Qualifications and Skills :
Knowledge of HMO / PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems.Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical billing / collectionsUse of computer systems, software, 10 key calculatorExperience working in EPIC preferredEffective communication with insurance payers to resolve issuesCustomer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgroundsAble to work in a team environmentProblem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collectionsKnowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claims#zr-rep