Medical Billing Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Processes all billing, state reports/transcriptions as required by each state.
• Processes client bills with special billing arrangements/agreements.
• Monitors transcriptions hold reports.
• Monitors claims indexing reports.
• Monitors Electronic Data Interchange billing reports.
• Provides assistance to clients with special billing requests.
• Monitors claim hold reports, releases charges when appropriate.
• Thoroughly reviews bills for accuracy following all Central Business Office, market and state guidelines

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education Level:
High School Diploma or GED

• Some college or specialty training in medical billing or equivalent job relevant experience preferred

Job Related Experience:

• 2 or more years’ experience in medical billing
• Experience with a multi-location practice
• CPT/ICD-9/HCPC knowledge

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Strong computer skills
• Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge and experience
• Ability to operate 10 key numerical pad by touch
• Ability to work under tight time schedules
• Ability to set priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, ability to deal with service areas, consultants, and clients.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be detailed oriented
• Ability to assist peers
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing