What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Neurology Care?
In a neurology practice, a Billing Specialist ensures accurate and timely processing of payments, maintains precise billing records, verifies billing data, resolves discrepancies, and provide exceptional customer service to uphold the integrity of the clinic’s financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists the billing supervisor with all billing functions and daily operations to expedite the payment of accounts
- Assists billing supervisor with issues related to claims, rejected/denied billings, accuracy of charge captured, missing charges, late charges, covered and non-covered charges
- Maintain insurance verification for all patients, scan in all insurance cards, and verify insurance through our practice management
- Complete claims billing (sending claims for processing, pull EoBs, and submit claim corrections)
- Take payments for self-pay accounts
- Ensure referral authorizations are valid for billing through insurance/HIS/work comp/VA, etc
- Ensures timely submission and acceptance of claims to all payers
- Reviews claims edit lists to monitor specific issues, as well as recurring issues and resolution
- Maintain aged trial balance
- Ensure patients receive quality care by keeping the HIE information confidential
- Document all patient messages and contact in EHR
- Maintain organized stations (reception and management team must be able to find all documents/related work materials necessary in your absence)
- Treat all individuals (patients, coworkers, and other professionals) with respect; bullying will not be tolerated
- Assist in cleaning reception areas, lobby, offices, bathrooms, and other areas to be ready for next business day
- Observes all rules of confidentiality as it relates to client information, both internally and externally
Billing & Revenue Cycle
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and payer regulations; implement and enforce billing policies
- Monitor accounts receivable aging, reduce days in AR, and improve cash flow
- Resolve billing disputes and communicate with insurance companies to secure payments
- Coordinate with physicians to verify documentation and coding accuracy
Qualifications & Skills
- Billing/Coding certification is preferred; equivalent work experience may substitute
- Medical payment posting and/or medical claims experience preferred
- Basic medical terminology knowledge
- Knowledge of client rights and procedures governing them
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Great Work Environment