Billing Specialist

National HealthCare Corporation Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA Description Billing Specialist - Insurance A/R Specialist for NHC HomeCare Corporate 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday. This is an in office position. Qualifications High school diploma. Additional business and computer courses desirable. 3+ years of third-party healthcare billing experience, preferable in home health care, including multiple carrier experience with EOB's and claims denials. Knowledge of Medicare and Third Party Insurance Guidelines Self-motivated. Able to work with little supervision. Proficient in verbal and written communications, including active listening skills. Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and high attention to detail. Investigative personality-ability to efficiently determine the problem and get to the bottom of an issue. Excellent Customer Service and telephone etiquette skills. Performance Requirements Ability to speak, read, write, hear/comprehend in order to communicate adequately to carry out job duties and responsibilities. Mental acuity high enough to adequately perform job requirements and learn new skills. Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with a wide variety of people including insurance companies, patients, and and other NHC HomeCare staff. Must have predictable and consistent attendance. Specific Responsibilities: Work outstanding Aged Accounts Reports Maintain a file on accounts requiring follow up until accounts are satisfactorily resolved. Review claims denials and submit corrected claims and/or follow up appeals Assist patients in understanding their balances after insurance has processed Be a reliable resource for other staff regarding insurance and their requirements Communicate with homecare offices as needed for claim and collection follow up Other duties as assigned from time to time Competitive pay Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Paid time off 401(k) with company match About NHC NHC is a nationally recognized leader in long-term and post-acute care. We are committed to providing compassionate care, supporting our communities, and fostering a workplace built on teamwork, integrity, and excellence. EOE Qualifications Skills Preferred Expert Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr NHC HomeCare