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The high value we place on our employees is reflected in our competitive pay and exceptional benefits package, which includes Medical insurance (company pays 75% of the premium), Dental and Vision (company pays 100% of the premium), free life insurance, generous paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid company holidays, and more!
What we stand for
Our goal is to achieve nothing less than ecstatic customers. We do that by operating in a healthy culture of excellence and hiring employees who are happy to go the extra mile to achieve that vision. Working with purposeful energy and accountability comes naturally. Credibility always matters and small details are huge!
Role Overview
A Billing Specialist/Medical Coder serves as a liaison to outside clinic billing departments and to assist with internal billing needs. The Billing Specialist/Medical Coder is responsible for insurance follow‑up and Accounts Receivable Management. This position may also be responsible for Charge Review, Claims Mailing, Documentation Attachment and other duties as necessary to get charges submitted. Experience in DME or Podiatry is a plus!
Essential Functions
Timely filing of claims
Actively working to maintain a 95% net collection rate or higher for all clinics
Work denials that are emailed by in‑house billing of clinics or DME Coordinators
Work in multiple software systems to accomplish AR results
Manage assigned work queues independently
Furnish invoices for WCC claims when requested
Daily, weekly, or monthly tracking and reporting
Participation in weekly conference calls
Tracking and organizing insurance information
Effectively communicate outstanding A/R with clinics and management
Effectively communicate billing, insurance, and coverage criteria updates with staff and management
Help with administrative assignments and projects as needed
Serve as the liaison to clinic billing departments
Keep up with compliance, coverage criteria, ICD‑10 information and update all employees as needed
Other duties, as assigned
Required Experience
Medical Billing experience of at least 2 years
Certified Medical Coder, preferred
General knowledge of medical insurance carriers and Medicare
The ability to work quickly and accurately, and pay attention to detail
Skills in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
Experience with all Microsoft Office products – Excel and Word mandatory
DME or Podiatry billing experience is a plus!
Supervisory/Leadership experience preferred
Competencies
Communication Proficiency
Ethical Conduct
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Thoroughness
Work Environment
This position requires professional behavior and consideration of our Client’s staff at all times.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively. The employee may also be required to perform high‑fidelity dexterity tasks.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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