Job Summary
A fast-pace physician's office is looking for a full-time medical biller to join our team. This key position works all facets of our revenue cycle management - billing, claim submission, denial appeals, resolving unpaid medical claims, fee schedule management and collections. The candidate will be working closely with the practice manager to contribute to the overall growth of the practice. The opportunity is perfect for someone that enjoys being challenged and working closely with providers in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Thorough knowledge of entire billing process to include CPT-4, ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding.
- Capable of communicating effectively with patients and the health care team, including the ability to explain billing procedures and insurance benefits to patients.
- Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with billing and collecting from Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance plans along with knowledge of and/or experience with procedural (CPT) and diagnostic (ICD-9 and 10) coding and explanation of benefits (EOB) analysis.
- Knowledge of legislative and private sector third party regulations and guidelines.
- Knowledge of insurance agency operating procedures and practices.
- Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, discretion, decision making and organizational skills to achieve business unit objectives
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working in a medical facility
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness to learn
- Must be organized, efficient, and have great critical thinking skills as well as an investigational attitude
- Knowledge of third party payers, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Compensation, etc
- Knowledge and previous experience of CPT, ICD-10, code modifiers, and HCPCS codes.
- Knowledge of ERAs, EOBs
- Knowledge of payer specific/LCD guidelines
- Understanding of health plan benefits (deductibles, copays, coinsurance) and eligibility verification
- Specialty billing experience a plus
- Excellent computer and telephone skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Understanding of insurance plans
- Understanding of basic accounting
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Employee Medical insurance premiums
- 401k & profit sharing after 1 year of service
- Paid Holidays
- Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Medical billing: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78705 (Required)
Work Location: In person
