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What they do
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.
$41,260 / year median in Florida
-6% projected decline
Job Description
The medical biller/collector is responsible for preparing and submitting patient bills for both insurance and private pay. You will generally act as an intermediary between our patients and their health insurance carrier. You must maintain a high level of professionalism and adhere to all debt collection rules and regulations. You will handle billing and collections, claim denials, patient accounts, and various administrative duties. All debt-related matters will be under your purview, and you will communicate regularly with insurance carriers and patients to pursue payments. Specific job duties include the following: Insurance claim preparation and submission Billable claim determinations, corrections, and submissions Account processing Information analysis Authorization and diagnosis code verification Batch preparation for posting Prepare and run reports Oversee patient accounts Appeal claim denials Answer patient questions and advise them on their insurance coverage and benefits Establish repayment plans and arrangements with delinquent patients Contact insurance billing departments to address and correct billing errors and omissions Requirements Medical terminology Accounts receivable and payable skills Experience with medical billing software EOB knowledge Knowledge of multiple insurance plans, including Medicare/Medicaid Organization and attention to detail Excellent phone skills Exceptional negotiation skills Ability to work in a high-pressure environment High school diploma/GED College degree is preferred Prior medical billing and collection experience is required This role is 100% onsite in St.