Billing Specialist

Position Summary/Responsibilities

The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring efficient billing processes that will lead to a faster reimbursement turnaround for billing and collection activities for all agency billable services to Medicare, Medicaid, MCO's, CCC Plus Plans, commercial insurance, HMO's and other third party pay sources.

• Download all services from the EHR billing system
• Manually process claims as necessary
• Review each claim for accuracy and ensure the correct ICD10 coding (diagnosis code) and authorization match the billed service prior to submission to reduce rejections
• Research claim denials through correspondence and research of denied Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) to validate the denial reason or correct the issue
• Contacting insurance carriers to determine specific steps to get claims paid

Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in healthcare. Experience in reimbursement field preferred.

Background Check

Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for this position is $42,448.44 to $45,890.21. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations.

Special Work Conditions

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach above their head
• Use of hands for placing and pulling objects
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying up to 15 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 15 pounds
• Close vision (computer and working with spreadsheets)
• Normal tones for hearing

Why Work at BRBH?

• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)!

About the Role

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Qualifications

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $42,448.44 to $45,890.21. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations.

Schedule

This position is allowed a hybrid schedule once completely trained. Will rotate working remote vs. in office. Position Summary/Responsibilities The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring efficient billing processes that will lead to a faster reimbursement turnaround for billing and collection activities for all agency billable services to Medicare, Medicaid, MCO's, CCC Plus Plans, commercial insurance, HMO's and other third party pay sources. Duties Include Download all services from the EHR billing systemManually process claims as necessaryReview each claim for accuracy and ensure the correct ICD10 coding (diagnosis code) and authorization match the billed service prior to submission to reduce rejectionsResearch claim denials through correspondence and research of denied Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) to validate the denial reason or correct the issueContacting insurance carriers to determine specific steps to get claims paid Hiring Range The anticipated base salary for this position is $42,448.44 to $45,890.21. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended. Requirements Education: Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college in a related field.Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in healthcare. Experience in reimbursement field preferred.Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection. Special Work Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach above their head. Use of hands for placing and pulling objects. The employee frequently lifts and or carries up to 15 pounds and push or pull up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (computer and working with spreadsheets). Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones. No travel. Why work at BRBH? Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: https://www.brbh.org/careers/Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA. EOE Statement Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Categories: Human Services/ Social Work/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Non-Profit/ Healthcare/ Social Services/ Counseling/ MSW/ BSW