Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Oral Surgery Insurance Billing Specialist, where your expertise will drive the efficiency and accuracy of our medical and dental billing operations. In this vital role, you will manage insurance claims processing, ensure precise coding, and facilitate seamless communication between patients, providers, and insurance companies. Your proactive approach will help maximize reimbursements and maintain compliance with industry standards, all while supporting our mission to deliver exceptional patient care through streamlined administrative processes. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret dental and medical documentation to accurately assign DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, and ICD-10 codes for oral surgery procedures
- Prepare and submit insurance claims efficiently using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems
- Verify patient insurance coverage, benefits, and eligibility prior to procedures
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims through effective medical collection strategies
- Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and industry regulations to prevent claim rejections or delays
- Maintain detailed medical records, billing documentation, and coding logs for audit purposes
- Collaborate with clinical staff to clarify documentation requirements and optimize billing accuracy
Skills
- Strong knowledge of DRG, CPT coding, ICD-9, ICD-10 coding systems, with medical and dental terminology
- Proven experience in dental billing within a dental or oral surgery setting
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems used for medical records management and billing processes
- Expertise in collection procedures and resolving insurance claim issues
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure precise coding and documentation accuracy
- Ability to navigate complex insurance policies and communicate effectively with insurance carriers
- Prior experience in a medical office environment is highly preferred
This role is perfect for motivated professionals eager to leverage their coding expertise and medical billing skills to support a thriving oral surgery practice. Join us in delivering top-tier care through meticulous administrative excellence!
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Dental insurance billing : 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Huntsville, AL 35802 (Required)
Work Location: In person
