Customer Service Billing Specialist I

About the role

Breg is a leader in the orthopedic industry, providing innovative products, consulting, technology, and services to enhance patient mobility and support healthcare professionals. We are currently seeking a Customer Service Billing Specialist I to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onshore point of contact for patient and customer inquiries, resolving concerns at first contact when possible while managing a high daily call volume and strict service-level expectations.
• Deliver prompt, professional, and empathetic support through clear verbal and written communication, including de-escalation of sensitive or complex situations to achieve positive outcomes.
• Answer and route inquiries from patients, clerical staff, insurance companies, and internal teams, escalating complex issues, payer discrepancies, denial trends, or systemic concerns as appropriate.
• Apply working knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, orthopedic diagnoses, and ICD-10 coding guidelines in daily claim and inquiry resolution.
• Safeguard sensitive information, including PHI, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, government healthcare regulations, SOPs, and internal workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with onshore and offshore teams to ensure seamless call transfers, documentation, follow-up, and continuity of service.
• Prepare, review, submit, and resubmit DME and DMEPOS claims for accuracy and completeness, obtaining missing information and ensuring clean claim submission in partnership with the Health Information Management (HIM) team.
• Verify correct payor selection, eligibility, benefits, and required authorizations or pre-authorizations using insurance carrier portals and internal systems.
• Support compliance initiatives by functioning as the onshore resource for patient-related inquiries, enabling appropriate restriction of PHI access for offshore teams.
• Manage multiple accounts, payors, and priorities simultaneously, demonstrating strong organization, adaptability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly productivity, quality, and scorecard expectations while contributing to team goals and service continuity, including PTO coverage when needed.
• Learn and support additional billing and service functions as required to maintain operational coverage and consistency.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 years of recent experience in medical billing required; DMEPOS experience preferred.
• Experience with a variety of payor groups preferred.
• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), ICD-10, and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding and insurance billing rules.
• Applicable professional certification (e.g., Medical Reimbursement Specialist, Billing and Coding) preferred.
• Computer proficient to include web browser/internet search, practice management technology, Microsoft (MS) Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Power Point capabilities.
• Technical competence includes the ability to learn new software and systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and professional.
• Ability to maintain consistent, regular attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 years of recent experience in medical billing required; DMEPOS experience preferred.
• Experience with a variety of payor groups preferred.
• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), ICD-10, and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding and insurance billing rules.
• Applicable professional certification (e.g., Medical Reimbursement Specialist, Billing and Coding) preferred.
• Computer proficient to include web browser/internet search, practice management technology, Microsoft (MS) Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Power Point capabilities.
• Technical competence includes the ability to learn new software and systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and professional.
• Ability to maintain consistent, regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines.
• Experience with medical billing software and systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, effective the first of the month after hire.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities for professional advancement within a company that values your contributions.
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Breg is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Pay

Salary Range: $21.00-$26.00/hr. Actual compensation is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and business needs. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary/pay across all US locations. Actual pay is based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographical location, work experience, skill set, relevant trainings and certifications, and business needs.

Schedule

May include variable start/end times outside of the company’s standard business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Company

Breg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse work force and Drug Free work environment. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.