Medical Billing & Denials Specialist

Medical Billing & Denials Specialist

A Medical Billing and Denials Specialist is responsible for managing the billing process, submitting claims to insurance companies, following up on unpaid or denied claims, and ensuring timely reimbursement for healthcare services. This role plays a critical part in the revenue cycle management of the healthcare organization by identifying trends in denials and taking corrective actions.

Medical Billing & Claims Management: Submit and track insurance claims, resolve denials and billing edits, process remittances and adjustments, and ensure timely and accurate account resolution in line with payer requirements.

Appeals & Reimbursement Review: Conduct detailed reviews of denied or underpaid claims, prepare appeal letters, gather supporting documentation, and collaborate across departments to ensure successful claim outcomes.

Customer Service & Communication: Respond to patient inquiries, verify insurance eligibility and authorizations, and maintain thorough documentation while ensuring clear communication across Revenue Cycle teams.

Compliance & Operational Excellence: Maintain HIPAA confidentiality, meet productivity benchmarks, stay current with billing policies, and manage workload with strong time management, organization, and communication skills.

High school graduate or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business administration

Minimum 1 year medical billing and denials, customer service and relevant finance experience in a health care organization a plus

Certification in medical billing

Union: 1199-200B SEIU (CPH) Clerical Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

Pay Range: $20.66 - $29.99

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.