Biller

Beyond Podiatry•Chicago, IL

12h•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Biller is responsible for managing the billing process from claim creation through reimbursement. This includes submitting claims to insurance companies, resolving denials, posting payments, and ensuring accurate and timely revenue collection.

Requirements

Critical thinking
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Multi-tasking, excellent time management, highly organized
Attention to detail and accuracy and problem resolution
Works well in a fast-paced environment
Ability to use sound independent judgment
Motivated and extremely positive attitude
High school diploma
Must be a Certified Professional Coder
3+ years of medical billing/payment posting/ accounts receivable experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Motivated and extremely positive attitude
Excellent communicator
Experience working with Electronic Response Admittance's (ERAs) and Explanation of Benefits (EOBS)
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance rules and regulations
Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Podiatry experience a plus
ECW experience a plus

Responsibilities

Review progress notes and identify accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes.
Link CPT code to appropriate ICD-10 code.
Print inpatient hospital consultations and apply correct codes.
Review inpatient and outpatient operative reports and apply correct codes.
Contact insurance companies regarding unpaid claims
Posts checks, credit cards, and electronically transferred funds to customers’ accounts timely for primary, secondary, and tertiary balances with a high degree of accuracy in a high-volume, time-sensitive work environment.
Post Insurance Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) day-to-day, and balancing posted EOBs
Ensures insurance payments, allowances, adjustment, denial, and rejections are posted correctly
Identifies any payments not being paid at the allowed/contracted amount and contacts insurance carrier to dispute.
Posting patient and insurance payments to patient accounts
Follow internal payer protocols and posting guidelines relating to payer fee schedules
Meet monthly post goals and closing deadlines
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Generate/review/send patient statements, addresses patient calls related to statement balances
Identify accounts that have been overpaid and initiate refund requests to patients and/or insurance as appropriate
Perform other duties as needed