What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Reddy Care Physical Therapy?
About Us
We are one of New York State’s largest and most respected privately owned physical therapy practices, family-operated and patient-focused. With over 10 locations and decades of clinical excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care—and that includes having a strong, efficient billing team that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive Billing Specialist to join our growing team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely billing, clean claims submission, and efficient collections for our outpatient physical therapy services. If you have experience in medical billing—especially in a physical therapy, rehabilitation, or outpatient setting—we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Submit insurance claims electronically and manually to Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers, and workers’ compensation carriers.
- Review and verify patient insurance information and authorizations prior to claim submission.
- Work denials and rejections by investigating, correcting, and resubmitting claims as needed.
- Follow up on unpaid or underpaid claims to ensure timely reimbursement.
- Post insurance and patient payments accurately and reconcile patient accounts.
- Communicate with insurance companies and patients regarding billing inquiries and outstanding balances.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, billing regulations, and payer-specific guidelines.
- Collaborate with front office and clinical staff to ensure accurate documentation and coding.
- Prepare monthly reports on A/R, collections, and outstanding claims.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of medical billing experience (physical therapy or outpatient rehab preferred).
- Working knowledge of insurance guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, No-Fault, Workers’ Comp).
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR and billing software (e.g., WebPT, Kareo, AdvancedMD, or similar).
- Strong understanding of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment with opportunities to grow
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical billing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25