Medical Billing Specialist Job Nampa, ID

About the position

Eyecare Associates of Nampa is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist. This is a full-time position with no weekends. Eyecare Associates of Nampa offers a team-oriented work environment with benefits including medical, vision, dental, personal time off, retirement, paid holidays, and a clothing allowance. The position offers a pay rate of $17.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Creation: After the clinic visits, invoices are generated, which include the patient's portion (if applicable), insurance payments, and any other outstanding balances.
• Review patient medical records and documentation from healthcare providers.
• Assign appropriate codes (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) for diagnoses, treatments, and services rendered.
• Ensure that the coding is compliant with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, CMS guidelines, etc.).
• Perform quality checks and edits for accurate coding before submission to insurance companies.
• Denial Management: If claims are denied, they are reviewed, corrected, and resubmitted as necessary.
• Tracking AR: AR management involves monitoring unpaid claims, following up on overdue payments, and ensuring accurate documentation for timely collections.
• AR Aging Report: A key report that categorizes outstanding balances by the length of time they've been due (e.g., 0-30 days, 31-60 days, etc.).
• Provide assistance to patients and insurance companies by addressing questions about billing, payment, and claims.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Knowledge in ICD-10 codes
• Experience with computers
• Phone etiquette
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable
• Time Management

Nice-to-haves

• Optometry experience (Preferred)
• Coder with experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Personal time off
• Retirement
• Paid holidays
• Clothing allowance