Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description This Organization is looking for a motivated self-starter to join our Mental Health Billing Department team! The Certified Biller will be responsible for a multitude of tasks ranging from data entry to investigating/resolving both patient and insurance AR. Benefits Paid Orientation Competitive pay based on experience Generous PTO Health insurance Simple IRA Retirement Plan Job Responsibilities Billing commercial and Medicaid insurance claims for individual therapy, psychiatric, and substance abuse facility services Spearhead debt collection efforts Preparing client billing statements Actively work on and manage insurance AR to resolve outstanding or denied claims Answer calls related to client accounts such as bills and balances, which may include: taking payments, explaining bills, assembling receipts for payments, investigating payment discrepancies Manage client payment plans by coordinating agreement terms, running cards according to agreement, and following up with clients whose cards decline Auditing client accounts, billing statements, and claims to ensure accuracy Verifying client insurance coverage and benefits for ongoing appointments Troubleshoot accounts receivable issues Oversee daily billing, verification of benefits, and EOB entries Submit written weekly reports to the Director of Operations Other duties as assigned. Key Skills Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Assume role of liaison between billing and other departments Experience with Medicaid and familiarity with Optum Ability to differentiate between CMS-1500 and UB-04 claims Knowledge of Substance Abuse and Mental Health CPT and revenue codes Strong familiarity with major commercial insurance plans and policy types, specifically BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Johns Hopkins, United Healthcare, and Medicaid Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Schedule 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Experience Mental Health Billing: 1 year (Required) Authorization: 1 year (Required) License/Certification Medical Billing Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr