Billing Specialist

SWLA Center for Health Services-posted 2 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Lake Charles, LA

251-500 employees

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This position is primarily responsible for all patient billing, payments and accounts receivable financial reporting.

Researches all information needed to complete billing process including obtaining charge information from physicians
Codes & corrects information regarding procedures performed along with diagnosis
Reviews and/or keys charge information into online entry program and follows billing procedures
Works with other staff to follow-up on accounts
Assists with coding and error resolution
Contacting payers on denials and correcting claims for resubmission and payment
Assists with answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages
Maintains required billing records, reports and files
Understands and observes organization policies regarding HIPAA confidentiality and security of information
Other duties may be assigned including special projects and provider enrollment tasks if needed
Retrieve online remittance advices
Posts all payments to patient accounts accordingly and in a timely manner
Assist front office with billing and account inquiring including but not limited to voiding payments posted in error and patient account inquiries
Maintains information on encounters not received by providers and communicates this information with those providers
Serves as a resource when needed, including assisting in co-worker training and orientations
Observes clinic policies and procedures
Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain competence
Annually completes all required in-services and training as appropriate to the job

High school graduate and at least one year experience in the medical field
Minimum one year experience in third party billing, ICD-10 and CPT coding
Ability to counsel patients using an effective, courteous and professional attitude under pressure
Ability to effectively communicate with others
Efficiency in office equipment
Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen
Able to perform tasks in a timely manner and should work in a well-organized manner

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