Medical Billing/ Coding Specialist Gastro Florida is the largest gastroenterology group in Tampa Bay with over 65 providers and over 25 locations in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Polk counties. Gastro Florida offers G.I. screening & treatment, colon cancer prevention, non-surgical cancer intervention, IBD infusions & therapy, nutrition & weight loss services, monitoring between visits, pharmacy & pathology services, and the latest therapies, including clinical research, to provide an integrated patient experience. Our mission is to provide general and advanced/interventional gastroenterology services in an Affable, Affordable & Accessible manner for Accurate Answers. Role: Code, prepare and submit clean claims to insurance companies via electronic and paper submissions Monitor insurance claims by running appropriate reports and contacting insurance companies to resolve claims that are not paid in a timely manner Identify coding or billing problems from EOBs and work to correct the errors in a timely manner Identify payor issues and trends and resolve recoup issues Update demographic information in the patient account record and identify actions taken on the account Provide thorough, efficient, and accurate account updates/notes in computer system for each communication made Identify problem accounts and elevate as appropriate Work with patients and guarantors to secure payment on outstanding account balances Research and obtain necessary provider/office information Sort and file correspondence Verify patient eligibility with insurance carriers Properly calculate and collect out-of-pocket expenses for patients Obtain and maintain CPC or CGIC or similar coding certifications Other Duties as Assigned (~10%) Able to work overtime as needed, including evening and weekend hours Attend staff meetings, phone conferences and training as needed Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and company policies If you are a dependable, experienced Medical Assistant looking for a long-term position, we encourage you to apply. We are ready to onboard the right candidate immediately. Apply for this great position today! The corporate headquarters (CBO) is located in beautiful Feather Sound (Clearwater). Gastro Florida is committed to Affability, Affordability, Access, Answers, and Accuracy. We are dedicated and working hard to become the best place to work and providing every team member the opportunity to be part of something bigger than just a job. #J-18808-Ljbffr