We are looking for a Medical Billing Specialist to support a healthcare organization in Rochester Hills, Michigan on a Contract basis. This role focuses on accurate claim follow-up, insurance verification, payment review, and timely resolution of billing issues across multiple payers. The ideal candidate brings hands-on medical billing experience, works well independently, and communicates effectively with both patients and insurance representatives.
Responsibilities:
- Review payer explanations of benefits to confirm correct claim reimbursement and flag recurring payment issues or denial patterns for leadership awareness.
- Verify insurance coverage and authorization details before billing activity to help reduce avoidable claim delays and rejections.
- Investigate front-end denials through payer portals and direct payer communication, update claim information as needed, and submit corrected claims promptly.
- Re-check insurance eligibility using available verification tools, redirect claims to the appropriate payer when necessary, and bill patients when coverage does not apply.
- Handle payer correspondence, account adjustments, and refund activity with a high level of accuracy and within required timelines.
- Monitor payer notices, policy revisions, and billing regulation updates to maintain compliant and current billing practices.
- Recommend workflow enhancements by identifying trends, recurring obstacles, and opportunities to improve billing efficiency.
- Provide timely, thorough responses to patient billing questions and support account resolution efforts as needed.