Medical Billing Insurance Specialist
About the role
The Billing Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, billing private insurance/secondary using computerized billing program and check billing logs for completion/errors, enter billing charges, ICD-10 codes, verify patients' insurance coverage, manage assigned workflows to include follow up on status of claims, denials and appeals for timely receipt of payment, contact insurance companies regarding denied claims, and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Billing private insurance/secondary using computerized billing program
- Check billing logs for completion/errors
- Enter billing charges, ICD-10 codes
- Verify patients' insurance coverage
- Manage assigned workflows including follow up on status of claims, denials and appeals
- Contact insurance companies regarding denied claims
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Education required: HS/GED
- Experience: 1 year
- Payor knowledge preferred
- Working knowledge of medical billing with minimum 1-2 years insurance collections experience preferred
- Experience with HIPAA and compliance-sensitive environments preferred
Additional Skills/Abilities
- Proficient with EMR/PM systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, billing software, 10-key, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines
- Outstanding organizational, time management and writing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently
- Independent, self-starting and highly motivated
- Proven positive, "teamwork" attitude in work history
About Us
At The Orthopaedic Center, we are proud to be the region’s leading orthopaedic group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our dynamic and expanding organization and become part of a team committed to outstanding orthopaedic care.