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Medical Billing Specialist - Denials & A/R (Full or Part Time)
Desai Eye Care is looking for an experienced Medical Biller to take ownership of our insurance billing, claims, and denial management. This role is for someone who knows how to work denials and complex claims from start to finish.
This position is flexible: full or part time (20-40 hours/week), and can be in-office, hybrid, or remote. Local candidates in the Lafayette area are preferred but not required.
Benefits: health and dental insurance, 401(k) offered after one year, and PTO after 90 days.
Compensation:$25 - $28 hourly
Responsibilities:
Submit, track, and follow up on insurance claims to ensure timely reimbursement
Work claim denials, rejections, and underpayments, including corrected claims and appeals
Manage and reduce insurance A/R, following up on aging and outstanding claims
Verify insurance eligibility and benefits, and apply correct payer rules
Review CPT, ICD-10, and modifier usage for accuracy before submission
Identify denial trends and recommend process improvements
Qualifications:
2 years of hands-on medical billing experience, with a strong focus on working denials and A/R
Strong working knowledge of commercial payers, Medicare, and Medicaid
Solid understanding of CPT, ICD-10, and insurance claim workflows
Experience with Modernizing Medicine (EMA / ModMed PM) strongly preferred
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently
Preferred: CPC/CPB certification and ophthalmology or optometry billing experience
About Company
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A warm, supportive team where everyone helps each other
A practice that values growth, patient care, and professionalism
Competitive pay
Opportunities to grow your skills as the practice expands
Consistent schedule and a culture built on trust, respect, and teamwork
Health and dental insurance, 401(k) after one year, and PTO after 90 days
Salary : $25 - $28