A Medical Biller handles payments and financial transactions between health care providers and patients. Manages systems for mailing bills and collecting and recording payments. Works in healthcare facilities and hospitals.
$44,543 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Washington, DC Job Details Contract 5 hours ago Qualifications Accounts receivable management Medical insurance coverage verification Payment processing Insurance claim appeals processing HIPAA Medical billing compliance checks Mid-level
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Billing follow-up on outstanding patient balances Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding Medical billing and coding communication with insurance companies Health information regulatory compliance Medical claims submission Medicaid Medical billing account reconciliation Insurance provider collaboration Clinical confidentiality policies Managing patient records Documentation review Medical claim status updates Documentation reviews Full Job Description CareNationDC is seeking an experienced Medical Biller with knowledge of behavioral health, substance use disorder, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, confidential, and able to manage claims from submission through payment follow-up. Key Responsibilities Submit accurate claims for behavioral health and SUD services. Review documentation to ensure services are billable before claim submission. Verify insurance eligibility and benefits. Monitor claim status and follow up on unpaid, denied, or rejected claims. Post payments, adjustments, and denials accurately. Work with clinical staff to correct billing errors or missing documentation. Maintain billing records in compliance with HIPAA and company policy. Prepare billing reports for leadership as requested. Communicate professionally with insurance companies, Medicaid, MCOs, and internal staff. Protect client financial and medical information at all times. Qualifications Prior medical billing experience required. Behavioral health, SUD, Medicaid, or DC billing experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD10, modifiers, authorizations, and claim denials. Experience with EHR or billing software preferred (Nsync). Strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Ability to follow billing rules, timelines, and supervisor instructions.
