Billing Specialist

Commonwealth Eye Surgery•Louisville, KY

7d•$18 - $26

About The Position

Responsible for support of charge entry for physician practice and ASC. Obtain prior authorizations, create and submit accurate physician and facility claims to insurance providers. Work aging accounts receivable including insurance denials and appeals as well as aging patient balances. Interacting with patients regarding both expected costs and current balances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years minimum experience in customer service
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Mathematical and analytical problem solving ability.
Type 40+ WPM.
Strong computer skills.
Well-organized with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare billing representative or medical receptionist experience a plus. If you do not have this experience, please note in your cover letter why you are interested in this field.

Responsibilities

Prepare claims for submission, work denials, interact with patients regarding bills and per assignment protocols determined by Billing Manager
Request and obtain accurate prior authorizations for surgery scheduled
Review surgery EMRs for errors. Ensure corrections are performed by the appropriate parties if necessary.
Create and submit claims for surgeries for both a physician and an ambulatory surgery center.
Resolve rejected claims daily to allow for timely submission.
Review aging insurance accounts receivable and make corrections to ensure future payments. Find and assist in resolving trending issues with specific insurance payers.
Discuss insurance and billing questions with patients in person and by phone.
Perform other duties, as required.
Set-up payment plans for patients.
Cover other positions in billing during vacation time