Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist 650 Iwilei Road, Honolulu, HI 96817 From $23 an hour - Full-time From $23 an hour - Full-time Billing Specialist specific duties: Insurance billing duties a) Verifies accuracy of patient's insurance company name/address b) If applicable, enters all beginning/ending times of surgery/anesthesia into computer c) Enters all codes, charges, and supplies from coder into computer d) Using daily schedule, writes down all charges next to patients' names e) Runs daily batch report for billing and balances to daily schedule of fees charged f) Determines need for any supporting documentation required by the insurance company/case and copies documents for inclusion with claim form g) Understands and abides by billing compliance regulations h) Determines patient's insurance type and whether to bill using

HCFA1500

form or UB92; verifies answer with insurance contract i) Loads correct forms into printer and prints insurance claims j) Copies claim forms for patients' charts k) Sends original claims along with any supporting documentation to insurance companies l) Submits claim to patient's secondary insurance (including primary carrier's EOB) after receiving correct payment from primary carrier Patient billing duties a) Verifies accuracy of insurance payments received/posted b) Verifies accuracy of adjustments c) Understands and abides by billing compliance regulations d) Loads patient statement forms into printer e) Inserts statements and return envelopes into mailing envelopes, applies postage, and sends to patients Billing calls/correspondence a) Receives all calls related to patient bills, whether from patients or insurance companies b) Answers billing questions in a clear and polite manner; pulls business charts/computer files as necessary to answer questions c) Forwards all questions regarding refunds to business office manager d) Forwards all complex/problem questions to business office manager or administrator e) Answers all letters from insurance companies regarding questions or requests for information f) Understands patient confidentiality laws and what signatures are required to release information g) Directs any insurance company's request for reduction of payment to business office manager h) Follows up with collections representative or business office manager on any problem claims regarding coding/supply charges Responsible for assuring that all statements/invoices are forwarded to business office manager in a timely manner to receive applicable vendor discounts. Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of billing directly related to accounts receivable. 1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians 2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public 3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems Required 1. High school diploma or GED certification 2. Training or courses in accounts payable and business office activities Third-party-payer billing experience 3. Good typing skills 4. Good communication skills 5. Good computer skills 6. Strong ethical and moral character references Preferred 1. Accounts payable experience preferred 2. ASC experience preferred 1. Accuracy 2. Attention to detail 3. Timeliness 4. Organization 5. Degree of supervision needed to accomplish task 1. Attendance 2. Punctuality 3. Ability to follow instructions 4. Ability to meet deadlines 1. Sitting a considerable amount of time; standing; walking 2. Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment

Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person