Find & Apply For Billing Clerk / Specialist Jobs in Abilene, Texas

POSITION SUMMARY

The Billing Specialist is responsible for the Revenue Cycle•Charge Entry

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accurately enter patient charges, including

CPT/HCPCS

codes, ICD-10 diagnosis codes, modifiers, units, providers, locations, and dates of service into the practice management system. Review encounter forms, procedure documentation, procedure reports, and other source documents to ensure all billable services are captured accurately and timely. Enter and verify injectable drug charges, including HCPCS codes, units, NDC information, administered/discarded quantities, and applicable JW/JZ modifiers. Ensure procedures and diagnosis codes are appropriately linked and that laterality and applicable modifiers are accurately entered. Reconcile completed patient encounters against charges entered to identify and resolve missing or delayed charges. Communicate effectively with, clinical staff, front-office staff, insurance verification, to resolve charge-related questions or discrepancies. Maintain established productivity, accuracy, and charge-entry turnaround-time standards. Assist with reviewing reports and work queues to ensure outstanding charges are resolved and claims are released timely. Follow established Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, NCCI, and practice billing guidelines applicable to assigned responsibilities. Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. Identify recurring charge-entry errors or workflow concerns and communicate them to management to support process improvement and prevent lost or delayed revenue.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to work independently and have strong organizational and time management skills Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure Dependable Exercises safe judgment in decision making Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public Must possess honesty, integrity, and accountability

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Billing Specialist will work primarily remote or in an office setting•limited travel to outside meetings (see TRAVEL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner Requires repetitive hand motion Minimal lifting and carrying requirements TRAVEL Minimal

DIRECT REPORTS

None

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED 1•2 years of medical billing or medical charge entry experience required

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 1

•2 years of medical billing or medical charge entry experience required

CERTIFICATIONS N/A

•This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person