What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Coordinator position at National Billing Associates dba Renal Billing?
This is a contract position (40 hours per week) with the opportunity for full-time after 90 days.
Must have 2 years of medical billing experience to be considered.
Renal Billing® has focused solely on dialysis billing/revenue cycle management since 2003. We have forged dynamic relationships in the Renal marketplace and have carved out a place in the industry. If you meet our high standards and would like to learn the full revenue cycle, Renal Billing is the place for you! As an integral part of our team, you will have an opportunity to be part of a thriving organization with incredibly talented, diverse, and enthusiastic individuals. The job requires self-direction, thinking outside the box, self-motivation, and problem solving. Renal Billing exhibits qualities such as equal and fair compensation, trust between employees and managers, fairness, innovation, and camaraderie. We are currently accepting applications for the following position in our Corporate Headquarters, located in Homewood, Alabama.
Billing and Reimbursement Coordinator
As a Billing and Reimbursement Coordinator you will be assigned to one or several dialysis facilities depending on their size and volume. In this role you will be responsible for accurate and efficient revenue cycle management (billing/collections) of health insurance payments from insurance carriers. You will coordinate, document, and communicate with health insurance representatives for accurate insurance reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
- Verification of patient insurance coverage/eligibility, policy types, and referrals/authorizations.
- Ensuring precise billing and effective revenue collection from all insurance providers, which encompasses the follow-up on claims that have been rejected and addressing issues related to payers.
- Ensure the accounts receivable is kept at 45 days or fewer. Maintain comprehensive records of follow-ups on individual accounts, including alerts for prompt action.
- Electronically transmit and monitor the status of claims through telephone and online platforms.
- Prepare and file appeals on denied claims.
- Identify, confirm, and adjust overpayments and outstanding balances.
- Review and respond to incoming mail communications related to the supported facility.
- Establish connections with clients, insurance providers, and their representatives.
- Navigate through insurance portals to confirm eligibility, review benefits, manually input claims when necessary and investigate claim adjudication.
- Ensure the utmost confidentiality of patient personal information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with clinic personnel to pinpoint procedural and billing discrepancies and suggest appropriate corrections.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Qualifications:
- Full Cycle Medical Billing Experience 2 years.
- Computer skills required: Proficient in Microsoft Office Products i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel. A variety of computer software applications Medical Clearing House platforms 835 and 837 Transaction Sets for Healthcare Claims and Remittances Internet Navigation Ability to use an Electronic Health Record
- Outstanding verbal and communication skills.
- Comfortable with extensive telephone interactions.
- Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Ethical Conduct.
- Excellent time management.
Renal Billing® offers their Billing Coordinators a private office, competitive pay, a bonus program, and great benefits including paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, and paid long term disability. Renal Billing also offers a variety of supplemental insurance products. Please visit our website at WWW.RENALBILLING.COM to learn more about us!
Renal Billing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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