Medical Biller I

HEALTH ADVOCATES•Los Angeles, CA

30d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Health Advocates is seeking a Medical Biller I for our main office in Chatsworth, CA. Job Summary The Biller is responsible for achieving billing standards as defined by the established billing timeliness policy. The Biller is also responsible for the timely resolution of outstanding accounts receivable due from all available sources of reimbursement according to established policies and procedures. Job duties include: bill accounts according to established policies and procedures within time frames, responsible for billing Hospital, Physician, Outpatient, Medi-Cal, Managed Care, HMO/PPO and out of state Medicaid claims, follow up on Outpatient Medi-Cal, Managed Care, HMO/PPO and out of state Medicaid claims, verify Insurance payment accuracy and assigning payment posting code, and perform miscellaneous related duties, as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required; Medical Billing and Coding or related certificate helpful
Minimum of 2 years experience in Billing required
Prior out-patient hospital and physician billing experience
Knowledge of Medi-Cal, Managed Care and HMO/PPO process and billing guidelines
Knowledge of CPT, ICD9, ICD10 Codes, Modifiers. Surgical Procedure Codes and Revenue Codes
Knowledge of medical claims follow-up required
Knowledge of Medicare Part A and B
Knowledge of utilizing Insurance websites for claim status
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Type 30 wpm

Responsibilities

bill accounts according to established policies and procedures within time frames
responsible for billing Hospital, Physician, Outpatient, Medi-Cal, Managed Care, HMO/PPO and out of state Medicaid claims
follow up on Outpatient Medi-Cal, Managed Care, HMO/PPO and out of state Medicaid claims
verify Insurance payment accuracy and assigning payment posting code
perform miscellaneous related duties, as required