Hybrid Medical Billing Associate

About the role

The Operations Medical Billing Associate supports the Medical Group Revenue Integrity team at Lifepoint Health, a nationwide revenue cycle management services provider. This position is hybrid, with days worked being Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, and office hours at our Brentwood, TN location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Revenue Cycle Services and resolve billing issues and denials requiring clinical expertise.
• Daily mail correspondence.
• Research, work, and resolve claim denials and rejections for assigned clients.
• Assume ownership over assigned clients for charges, payments, and AR metrics and performance.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends for potential organizational impact.
• Communicate trends and recommended resolutions to assigned clients.
• Avoid billing inaccuracies and inefficiencies by collaborating with all departments.
• Deliver timely reports to management and initiate issue resolution.
• Affirm compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and laws.
• Assist with other projects as directed by Operations leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years' experience in Healthcare, specifically Medical Billing and Revenue Cycle Management.
• ICD10 and CPT Knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Teamwork and computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Medical Billing Software Systems).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD and CPT application, correct practices, and tools utilized within the healthcare industry, as well as audits.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to identify and resolve trends within workflow.
• Athena experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Skills and Abilities

• ICD10 and CPT Knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, Medical Billing Software Systems.
• High-School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD and CPT application, correct practices, and tools utilized within the healthcare industry, as well as audits.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to identify and resolve trends within your workflow.
• Athena experience preferred.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Days: Monday-Friday. 8am-5pm.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.