Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Midwest Urological Group - 4.2 Peoria, IL Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Appeals Medicare Medical coding experience in physician offices Medical billing compliance checks Research Mid-level Greenway Medical billing and coding communication with insurance companies Medical denial root cause analysis (RCA) Medical insurance appeals management Medical claims submission Insurance provider collaboration Insurance claims appeal handling Healthcare coding investigations Medical terminology Documentation review Medical claim status updates Full Job Description Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Midwest Urological Group - Peoria, IL Full-Time | In-Person Midwest Urological Group is seeking an experienced Medical Billing & Coding Specialist to join our team in our Peoria office. This is a full-time, in-person position . We are looking for someone with strong medical billing and coding knowledge who can accurately review claims, identify coding and reimbursement issues, and work denied or unpaid claims through resolution. Experience in urology or another specialty medical practice is a plus , but strong medical terminology, coding, and insurance billing experience are most important. Responsibilities Review claims for accurate coding and billing Work insurance denials, rejected claims, and outstanding accounts Identify coding errors and make appropriate corrections Review medical documentation for appropriate coding and claim support Follow up with insurance companies regarding unpaid or underpaid claims Prepare corrected claims and assist with appeals Research payer requirements and coverage issues Communicate with providers and staff when additional documentation or clarification is needed Identify recurring billing, coding, and denial trends Maintain accurate documentation of billing follow-up and claim activity Qualifications Previous medical billing experience required Strong knowledge of medical terminology Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding Understanding of modifiers and appropriate modifier use Knowledge of insurance claims, denials, appeals, and reimbursement Ability to read and understand medical documentation Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and follow claims through resolution Experience with Greenway Health / PrimeSuite is a plus Urology billing or coding experience is a plus Medicare and commercial insurance billing experience preferred Familiarity with ICD-9/legacy claims is helpful About Midwest Urological Group Midwest Urological Group is an established independent urology practice serving Central Illinois. Our practice provides comprehensive urologic care and includes in-office diagnostic, laboratory, imaging, and procedural services. We are looking for someone who understands that successful medical billing requires more than simply submitting claims. The right candidate will be able to investigate problems, recognize coding and reimbursement issues, and work claims through to resolution.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person