Medical Billing Specialist
Core Health Chiropractic is looking to add to it's AMAZING team with an experienced Medical Billing Specialist!POSITION SUMMARY: The medical billing specialist is responsible for the timely reconciliation of outstanding claims and patient accounts. Experience with chiropractic billing regarding insurance claims for chiropractic, PT, OT is preferred!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review, monitor, input and complete medical claims into billing system according to specific guidelines on a daily basis. An experienced medical billing specialist will be able to confidently know what attachments and narratives are required for each claim for best possible payout/reimbursement.
- Process payment from insurance companies including paper checks and EFT deposits. Understand and work effectively with the EFT process from each insurance company.
- Work with weekly Insurance Aging and AR reports to investigate unpaid claims. Follow-up, correct and/or appeal/resubmit claims until they are paid.
- Conducts research related to billing issues to resolve discrepancies.
- Insurance billing experience with chiropractic, OT, and PT claims a plus. Knowledge of Chirotouch (EHR) also a plus!
- Professional phone etiquette, able to effectively communicate billing issues to patients and/or insurance companies.
- Enjoy working within and being part of a team where collaboration skills are essential.
- Strong written and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with patients, colleagues and Doctors, as well as various insurance companies via email and/or phone.
- Excellent problem researching and resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to understand patient charts including x-rays and clinical notes and how to properly translate procedures and diagnoses into coding.
- Understand all insurance and collections laws and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations. Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality at all times.
- High School Diploma or GED, Certified in Billing is a Plus.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of calculations and medical terminology. (i.e. reading and explaining an EOB)
- Must be proficient (to advanced) with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and ability to learn new computer systems. Knowledge of Chirotouch a bonus.
- Possess a working knowledge of accounting ledgers.
Salary: From $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home some days
- Monday to Friday