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Job Summary
The Billing Specialist II plays a key role in ensuring the success of the revenue cycle by managing billing functions, resolving denials, and supporting process improvements. This position serves as a resource for training, special projects, and complex billing issues, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely claims resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Identify, research, and resolve complex claims, including payer-rejected and denied claims.
· Investigate denial reasons and develop strategies to reduce future occurrences.
· Prioritize and resolve items in billing and manager hold buckets.
· Verify insurance coverage and eligibility, update patient records with accurate information.
· Manage accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
· Collaborate with coding, front desk, and clinical teams to ensure claims are accurate and timely.
· Monitor and report on claim rejection and denial trends; prepare reports from the EHR system as needed.
· Assist in onboarding and training new billing team members.
· Support the front desk team with insurance eligibility workflows.
· Ensure claims are submitted within 2 business days of the date of service.
· Stay current on payer regulations and industry best practices by attending workshops and training.
· Manage special projects assigned by leadership to support revenue cycle goals.
· Provide training to staff on billing processes, payer requirements, and system workflows.
· Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors or directors.
Qualifications:
Education:
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
· Must be (at least) 21 years old.
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in medical billing, revenue cycle, or related role.
· Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing regulations.
Skills:
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in medical billing, revenue cycle, or related role.
· Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing regulations.
· Experience with billing software and EHRs (Athena preferred).
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office required