Medical Biller Amarillo Medical Specialists

• 2.9 Amarillo, TX Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Medical billing Typing Medical debt collection accounts Collections account management Patient collections management Full Job Description Responsibilities /Duties/Functions/Tasks.
• Process insurance denials received by phone dispute, written appeal, or corrected claim.
• May perform "soft" collections for patient past due accounts. This may include contacting and notifying patients via phone or mail.
• Understands managed care authorizations and limits to coverage such as the number of visits. This is encountered often when billing for specialties.
• Review payer rules to understand reason for denial.
• Monitor daily billing processes.
• Provide billing expertise for specific physician processes.
• Compose correspondence to payer regarding payment disputes and/or appeals.
• Interpret progress notes, operative reports, discharge summaries and charge documents to determine services provided.
• Communicate with patients to verify correct demographics and coordination of benefits on denied claims; Refile claims as needed.
• Refer complex issues to the supervisor for review and or action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Post insurance and patients and manage accounts.
• Answer patient inquiries on account status and charges.
• Reports to AMS Billing Coordinator and provider office manager. Qualifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• MS Office experience, particularly in MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to type at least 30 wpm
• Prior appeals experience electronically and ability to obtain claim status.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented
• Basic understanding of healthcare plans
• Be able to read and understand medical benefits.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Medical terminology (CPT, ICD 10) knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
• High school Diploma or GED
• Medical Collections 1-2 years (Required)
• Medical Billing Certificate (Preferred) Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Experience:

Medical billing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person