Billing Specialist

Matthew P Mardiney MD PC•BEL AIR , MD

55d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Allergy and Asthma Centers is a pediatric and adult specialty practice seeking a Medical Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist. As a specialty practice, the ideal candidate will have prior experience with specialty billing, modifiers, etc. This role is crucial for managing the financial aspects of patient care, ensuring accurate and timely claims processing, and maintaining positive relationships with payers and patients.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical billing / collection practices required
Strong keyboard skills.
Works well in environment with firm deadlines; results oriented.
Perform multiple tasks effectively.
Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong analytical skills required.
Capable of making timely, independent decisions.
Previous medical billing experience including knowledge of billing related reporting; 3 - 5 years’ experience in health-care billing & collection practices, preferably with an FQHC,
Experience working with medical payers including Medicare, and commercial insurance,
Working knowledge of medical billing systems, particularly Meditab,
Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 & ICD-10 coding systems;
Excellent organizational skills,
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Coding certification preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and submits clean claims to third party payers either electronically or by paper.
Maintains relationship with clearinghouse, including appropriate follow-up with support issues.
Coordinate collection process, to include any projects from Meditab accounts.
Manage monthly statement process, to include reviewing statements before mailing and field any patient inquiries the Receptionists need to escalate.
Work with reception staff, ensure appropriate collection of co-pays, and self-pay fees.
Handles patient inquiries and answers questions from clinical staff, receptionist and insurance companies.
Identifies and resolves patient billing problems.
Denial and insurance follow-up management.
Issues adjusted, corrected, and/or rebilled claims to third party payers.
Posts adjustments, transfer of responsibility and refunds, as necessary.
Reviews accounts and makes recommendations to the Practice Administrator regarding non collectible accounts.
Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.