Pay Rate : $ / hr
Job Title : Billing specialist
Location : Bingham Farms, MI
Contract Length : weeks
Shift : hours / day Monday - Friday am -pm
Duties :
- Independently and accurately submits billable claims.
- Problem solves issues related to unbilled services and aging accounts receivable. Appropriately seeks leadership assistance with persistent accounts receivable issues.
- Maintains understanding of documentation required by third party payors by interacting with these payors when necessary to ensure timely payment of claims.
- Obtains missing documentation when necessary to convert claims to billable status by interacting and communicating with appropriate sources.
- Maintains statistical records to ensure accurate tracking of problem cases.
- Reviews weekly and monthly reports on unbilled revenue and prepares for billing.
- Verifies patient’s insurance coverage and make necessary changes in billing system.
- Obtains insurance authorization for services and accurately documents in information system.
- May prepare bank deposits, perform cash reconciliation, and accurately post cash.
- Verifies acceptance of claims by third party payors and work any edit reports for unaccepted claims.
- Performs routine filing and related duties for the Billing department.
- Assists customers and staff members with billing related questions.
Skills :
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboard experience.
- Ability to visually examine and review miscellaneous forms closely for processing.
- Must project a professional and courteous image to internal and external customers, through all manners of communication.
Education :
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- One year experience in an office environment or healthcare related field required.
- Prior experience in a billing cycle position preferred
Schedule Notes :
Familiar with working with outstanding accounts ( not collections)
Analytical mind
Curious asking detailed questions, open-ended questions
Good at documentation
30+ days ago