Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Medical Coder and Biller to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the process of insurance billing and follow up for the insurance department.
Duties
- Checks to ensure that medical records for patients include all information required for Insurance reimbursement.
- Verifies correct Insurance coding to ensure prompt payment.
- Inputs correct billing information and transmit electronically to the Insurance carrier.
- Consults with claim clerks in the Insurance office about any disputed claims and follows up on all bills not processed within usual claim period.
- Reviews remittance advice forms to determine any adjustments made to bills as submitted and consults with the Insurance offices.
- Authorizes or adjusts medical bills to correct errors.
- Prepares weekly and monthly reports of Insurance billing for the Controller’s office.
- Attends training to keep abreast of changes in Insurance billing procedures and attends annual in-services (fire, safety, and HIPPA compliance.)
- Balance insurance payments/adjustments to insurance remittance
- Work on past claims and their status’
- Reevaluated denied claims from insurance companies for payment
- Prior Authorizations
- Check with Insurance companies on claimants’ benefits
REQUIREMENT / SKILLS
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills and hearing ability to discuss billing with medical staff, patients, and Insurance staff in person, via computer and on the phone.
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information
- Abide by all HIPPA laws
- Must have attention to detail
- Must be able to detect time sensitive material
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: As directed by supervisor
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Two years of experience in clerical/office support work and/or education at the high school or post-high school level in English, spelling, keyboarding, computers, business, and /or office practices.
- High School Diploma or GED
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
