Med Billing Specialist-Hearing Speech Center Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Med Billing Specialist-Hearing Speech Center University of Tennessee Health Science Center – 4.0 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $18.54 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Medical office management Medicare Medical coding Medical office experience Mid-level High school diploma or GED Accounting Data entry CPT coding Computer skills Typing Office management 2 years Communication skills Time management

Full Job Description Hiring Salary:

$18.54/Hourly

THIS POSITION LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Medical Billing Specialist serves to maximize reimbursement for services provided in the clinics operated by the Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology. This position ensures medical claims are properly coded and billed timely and identifies and investigates billing problems to find, communicate, and implement solutions. This position assists in maintaining provider credentialing for network participation compliance. Responsibilities Ensures compliance with medical coding and billing regulations. Verifies coding and prepares claims for submission to the clearing house. Completes electronic claims submissions and mails paper claims as needed. Maintains Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) website. Ensures providers enter service logs timely, enter primary/secondary ins payments, and send claims to TEIS with a copy of the primary/secondary EOB. Ensures services billed to third-party guarantors are properly and timely reimbursed. Files appeals on denied claims with any additional data requested. Educates administrative and professional teams on all areas of billing and coding. Works with individual providers to address billing/coding concerns. Assists in maintaining provider credentialing with federal, state, and private guarantors; files applications for participation with federal, state, and private programs or insurance. Maintains knowledge of CPT and DX codes, regulations, provider information, and insurance changes. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT

REQUIRED

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EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in an office setting in medical billing using an electronic medical record and/or accounting system; OR a combination of experience and education to equal two (2) years. (Prior experience in audiology or speech pathology setting is preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent computer skills including competency in Microsoft Excel and Word and accuracy in typing and data entry. Experience with computerized patient management or accounting systems. Ability to interpret guarantor billing and coding guidelines including Medicare and TennCare. Knowledge of common insurance reimbursement practices. Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain a friendly demeanor and exhibit tact and professionalism both in person and on the phone. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.54 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift No weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Medical office management: 2 years (Required)

Location:

Knoxville, TN 37920 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Knoxville, TN 37920 (Required)

Work Location:

In person