Responsibilities may include:
- Billing private insurance and secondary claims using a computerized billing program
- Checking billing logs for completion and errors
- Entering billing charges and ICD-10 codes
- Verifying patients’ insurance coverage
- Managing workflows for claim follow-up, denials, and appeals to ensure timely payment
- Contacting insurance companies regarding denied claims
- Sending appeals with appropriate documentation
- Answering billing questions from patients, staff, customers, and insurance companies
- Processing copayments, payment posting, and reconciliation
- Correcting and resubmitting claims after transmission errors are confirmed
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications
- Commercial, workers’ compensation, VA, Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid payer knowledge preferred
- 1–2 years of insurance collections experience
- 1 year of medical billing experience preferred
- Proficiency with EMR/PM systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, billing software, 10-key, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology
- Experience with HIPAA and compliance-sensitive environments
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to write effective appeals
Location
Alabama, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 months ago