Medical Billing Specialist

Company: PrideStaff
Location: Livermore
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

A locally owned , private company, partners with hospitals and healthcare systems throughout Northern California! -Medical Billing SpecialistAre you motivated, detail-oriented and experienced in Medical Billing?*This position is in-house -POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1-2 years of medical billing experience
• Strong knowledge of HCPCS, ICD-10 CM, medical terminology and HIPAA regulations; Medicare and Medi-Cal experience highly desirable
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), 10-key, billing software and insurance portals; dual monitor workspace
• Multi tasker with strong attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Ability to compose appeals
• Critical thinking on every aspect of claim submission
• Excellent and professional customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a teamPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Complete all required claim entries with compliance standard prior to processing claims
  • Perform eligibility checks and benefit verifications
  • Prepare, review and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing with timely claim submission
  • Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances
  • Daily monitoring of assigned queues for claim progression directly impacting timely payments
  • Perform various collection actions including handling of correspondence, EOB review, prompt research and appeal of denied claims and patient contact, if necessary
  • Assist and respond to insurance and patient telephone inquiries within assigned payor group - - -Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $23 - $25 DOE

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