Salary:
Job Title: Temporary Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Position Summary:
Temporary Personnel will support the Finance Department by providing medical billing and coding, bookkeeping, data entry, and customer service functions. Personnel will perform all duties within their scope of authority and training, and in full compliance with facility policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Review charges prior to initial claim submission to ensure accuracy and completeness; make necessary minor or major corrections.
- Review medical claim denials and rejections to identify coding or billing errors; correct and resubmit claims as appropriate.
- Research patient insurance eligibility and make required billing adjustments.
- Communicate with medical providers, coders, insurance companies, and other third-party payers to resolve billing issues.
- Collaborate with providers and internal staff to address discrepancies or disagreements related to claims or reimbursements.
- Work directly with clients/patients to ensure reimbursement for balances not covered by insurance or other payers.
- Post receipts, invoices, adjustments, and payments for all clinics in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Prepare and maintain daily and monthly financial control reports, including accounts receivable (A/R) aging reports.
- Assist support staff and providers by responding to billing and reimbursement inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Experience in medical billing and coding, preferably in a clinical or public health setting
- Knowledge of insurance claims, denials, and reimbursement processes
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills