What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at CARTER PROFESSIONAL CARE HAMILTON?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Hamilton County Hospital - Syracuse, KS
Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Job Description
Hamilton County Hospital is currently seeking Medical Billing Specialist.
To be considered for this position, you must have a strong medical billing background and/or payment posting experience. This is a very fast-paced position with an extensive amount of organization required.
- Ensure all claims are submitted with a goal of zero errors
- Verifies completeness and accuracy of all claims prior to submission
- Accurately post insurance payments by line item
- Timely follow-up on insurance claim denials, exceptions or exclusions
- Meet deadlines
- Reading and interpreting insurance explanation of benefits/payment (EOB/Ps)
- Utilize aging accounts receivable reports to follow-up on unpaid claims aged over 30 days as well as outstanding patient A/R
- Make necessary arrangements for medical records requests, completion of additional information requests, etc. as requested by insurance companies
- Timely response to inquires from insurance companies, patients and providers
- Regularly meet with Management Team to discuss and resolve reimbursement issues or billing obstacles
- Communicate effectively with other billing team members to ensure constant transfer of knowledge and learned issues.
- Attend all admin staff meetings and participate in continuing educational sessions as requested
- Perform additional duties as requested by Management Team
Job Requirements
- ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)
- High School diploma
- Computer literacy is essential
- Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding; familiarity with medical terminology
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively with our various insurance payers and their agents
- Perform to company standards of compliance with policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and work courteously and effectively with all fellow team members, vendors and patients
Salary : $15 - $20