Medical Billing Specialist

Strategic Insight, Ltd. • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Neurology Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Billing Specialist to manage the posting of charges and receipt of payments for all medical services. This role is crucial for managing accounts throughout the entire collections process, ensuring prompt submission and follow-up of claims to maintain revenue. The specialist will support Dr. Peter Bernad, the founder and owner, who provides individualized treatments for various neurological conditions. Neurology Services, Inc. is a well-established, comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for over 40 years, known for its commitment to excellence and quality patient care across three locations.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience with medical insurance billing
• positive attitude
• excellent communication skills
• technological savviness
• Have experience with electronic medical records
• Provide references
• Provide salary requirement
• Provide a cover letter of yourself and why you would make a good fit for the position

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented and a team player

Responsibilities

• Billing insurance companies following a patient’s office visit
• Confirming that a patient’s insurance company will pay for pending clinical care
• Ability to travel between the 3 offices based on staffing and patient needs which suggest the need for a reliable personal vehicle
• Post insurance, patient and credit card payments for all assigned payers on a daily basis
• Complete claim forms, submit patient statements and claims
• Manage the claims submission process for all assigned payers
• Ensures all claims are submitted with minimal error rate
• Maintain record of electronic claims/Patient Statements to include transmission confirmation reports
• Follow up on ALL claims; via website, phone and/or correspondence, regarding reimbursement
• Facilitate Steps necessary to ensure ALL claims are paid in a timely manner
• Monitor insurance payments to ensure the practice is paid accurately and according to payment schedules
• Monitor self-pay and uninsured patient accounts; continuous follow-up and collection as necessary
• Works with management to identify payer trends and non-payment issues
• Research / obtain incomplete or additional information for billing requirement as needed
• Keep abreast of any change in policy that affects the filing of claims and timeliness of payment
• Attend in-service given by plan representative to maintain an understanding of billing procedures
• Establish and maintain written guidelines about billing requirements of all insurance companies
• Run weekly and/or monthly reports
• Analyze and process adjustments as necessary
• Process and document refund requests
• Follow up, Resubmit and or appeal unpaid claims and process accounts as needed for bad debt
• Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities to protect patient confidentiality
• Collect account balance and establish payment arrangement as needed
• Identify patients who qualify for hardship services
• Assist patients with an explanation of payer reimbursement and account status
• Attend required staff meetings and continuing education courses as requested
• Perform all other tasks as requested by the Manager

Benefits

• Health insurance after 3 months (paid 50 per cent)
• Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed