Billing Specialist

SWLA Center for Health Services • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees