Medical Billing Specialist

Las Vegas Urology LLP • Las Vegas, NV

4d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join a growing and well-respected practice! Las Vegas Urology is currently seeking a patient focused Medical Billing Specialist to join its team. Our staff works together in supporting several clinics across the city and have been doing so for decades.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years' experience in a medical billing /healthcare industry
• Experience in medical billing/collection and coding practices.
• Familiar with CPT/ICD-10 codes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and the ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend explanation of benefits (EOBs), post payments to account, various billing functions.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to talk to people without being rude; using tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent phone etiquette and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Posting, processing charges, and handling the A/R that corresponds to the charges being entered.
• Follow up with insurance companies on denials and underpayments and work monthly account receivable reports provided by management.
• Identify charge batches for import from EHR to PM system, review for accuracy and import batch daily.
• Check each batch against appointment records to ensure capturing of all charges, review payments (copayments, payments on account) taken at front desk and ensure they balance.
• Perform all required follow-ups for each charge batch (fax medication invoices to Medicare and other insurance companies, identify medical records for transmission, etc.) as needed.
• Monitor and report undictated encounters to physicians and to management on regular basis.
• Enter lab charges and maintain spreadsheet of charges to outside laboratory.
• Meet clinic guidelines for timeliness of charge entry.
• Respond to requests for assistance in correcting vouchers.
• Participate in professional development efforts to ensure currency in healthcare practices relating to coding, fee schedules and changes in insurance plans.
• Process Credit Card payments that are ran upfront.
• Answer patient/front office calls and questions.
• Handle LMC charges (rotating every other month).
• Review assigned explanation of benefits (EOB's) and identify denied claims and claims that have been underpaid or filed incorrectly.
• Assist with payment related projects as requested/required.
• Work and complete correspondence daily and complete monthly A/R reports provided by Billing Managers.
• Call insurance companies to research claims, dispute denials and/or underpayments, submit appeals and obtain payments.
• Answer questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies.
• Prepare accounts that need to be submitted to outside collections.
• Perform various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims.
• Participate in educational activities and attend monthly staff meetings.
• Conduct self in accordance with Las Vegas Urology's employee manual.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance paid 100% for employee only, effective the first day of the month following 60 days of employment
• 401K and Profit Sharing after 1 year of employment
• PTO, accrued per paycheck
• 8 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED