Billing Specialist

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists • Spokane, WA

6d • $19 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Billing Specialist is responsible for preventing, tracking, and following up on denied and/or unpaid claims. The role reviews claims to support maximum reimbursement, researches payments with missing remittance information or misapplied payments, and follows up with insurance carriers and patients as needed. The position requires consistent productivity and quality of work in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Spokane, Washington. A hybrid-remote schedule may be available after successfully completing the first 90 days.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Spokane, Washington.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in medical coding or billing, including experience with denials, CPT, and ICD-10.
• Familiarity with medical accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• Follow up promptly on claim denials, exceptions, and exclusions.
• Contact insurance companies to determine why claims are unpaid.
• Identify denial trends and help develop strategies to prevent denials where possible.
• File appeals as needed, work with payers, monitor appeals in process, and track and document denial and appeal activity.
• Research payments with missing remittance information or misapplied payments.
• Keep accounts receivable current according to organizational benchmarks.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary AFLAC options
• Employee discount
• 401(k) employer match after one year
• 401(k) profit sharing after one year
• Paid time off accrued at .0615 per hour paid
• Seven paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED