Revenue Cycle Specialist - Onsite Position - Sandpoint
Kaniksu Community Health · Sandpoint, ID · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate entry of patient demographics, insurance details, and treatment codes (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS).
- Review patient accounts and clinical documentation to ensure accurate billing.
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims; investigate and resolve denied or rejected claims, discrepancies or errors.
- Assist in the review of patient refunds and adjustments.
- Respond to patient and insurance inquiries related to billing, payment plans, and account status.
- Maintains current knowledge of insurance guidelines, coding practices (including CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes), and compliance regulations including payer policies and HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with providers, coding staff, and front desk to resolve documentation or billing issues, and escalate any discrepancies and complex billing issues to Revenue Cycle Manager.
- Generate and analyze aging reports and accounts receivable reports to support cash flow goals.
- Provide reporting for Quality and VBC as needed.
- Reconcile accounts receivable and identify trends.
- Support month-end reconciliation and reporting as required.
Experience Needed
- A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Certified Coding Specialist qualification or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in medical billing, coding or revenue cycle operations in a healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, insurance plans, billing codes (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) and reimbursement methodologies.
- Proficient in using medical billing software and electronic health records (EHR) systems (Athena and/or NextGen).
- Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Clear and professional communication with patients and colleagues.
Work Schedule
Full Time
No. of Hours/week - 40
Monday to Thursday
Qualifications
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.