Job descriptionJob Title: Billing SpecialistOverviewMedical billing specialist consist of using CPT codes to assemble and coordinate reimbursement claims for third-party payers. Medical billing specialist interact with insurance companies and with patients to ensure accurate, streamlined billing and payment.Duties & Responsibilities Receiving patient treatment codes to use in assembling reimbursement claimsCreating reimbursement claims and transfer to third-party payersCoordinating reimbursement activities with payersBilling patients for medical servicesObtain referrals and pre-authorizations as required for proceduresCheck eligibility and benefit verificationReview patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtain any missing informationPrepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processingKnowledge of insurance guidelines, including HMO/PPO, Medicare, and state MedicaidFollow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframeCheck each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discountCall insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessaryIdentify and bill secondary or tertiary insurancesAll accounts are to be reviewed for insurance or patient follow-upResearch and appeal denied claimsAnswer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts.Set up patient payment plans and work collection accountsUpdate billing software with rate changesUpdates cash spreadsheet, runs collection reportsJob Type: Full-timePay: $20 - $23/hr starting (negotiable based on experience)Benefits: 401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule: 8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayWork setting: OfficeAbility to commute/relocate: Fort Worth, TX. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience: ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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