Certified Medical Biller/Collector

Seeking an experienced Certified Medical Biller/Collector with the ability to interact effectively with staff, patients, and physician in a fast-paced lymphedema and wound treatment facility.

Responsibilities/Duties not limited to:

· Review and verify medical records and documentation for accuracy and completeness.

· Assign appropriate medical ICD-10 codes to diagnoses and procedures.

· Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

· Submit clean claims to insurance companies and follow up on unpaid or denied claims.

· Process payments from insurance companies and patients

· Maintain patient billing records and update as necessary.

· Answer inquiries from patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers regarding billing issues

· Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to resolve billing discrepancies.

· Respond timely to payer denials using insurance appeal policies and specified office policies.

· Identify denial trends by payer and discuss their trends with management.

· Attending relevant billing meetings.

Requirements:

· Coding Certification from the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required.

· Minimum of 2 years billing/insurance collections experience

· Proficiency in medical terminology, coding systems (ICD-10), and medical billing software. Understanding of managed care contracts and prompt pay statutes.

· Superior communication and customer service skills and be able to work closely with patients and their insurance companies.

· Able to work accurately from AR or other reports.

· Able to work with minimal supervision following adequate training.

· A team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

· Able to handle multiple tasks under strict deadlines.

· Efficient follow-up collection on outstanding claims.

· Knowledge of medical policies for each payer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $20