Billing Coordinator

Who We Are: St. Louis South Oral Surgery provides comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery services for adults and children in a supportive, patient-focused environment. Our team uses advanced technology and meticulous documentation to ensure high-quality, personalized care and maximize insurance reimbursement for every patient. Do You Find Fulfillment In: Helping patients understand their financial options and insurance benefits. Collaborating closely with surgeons, clinical staff, and administrative team members. Learning new billing and coding systems, insurance policies, and compliance standards. Tackling complex billing situations with confidence and persistence. Maintaining exceptional accuracy and organization—even when managing multiple accounts. Taking initiative and ownership of your work, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients, payers, and teammates. Primary Responsibilities: Insurance Verification & Authorization: Verify benefits, obtain pre-authorizations, and explain coverage to patients before treatment. Claims Management: Submit, monitor, and follow up on insurance claims and appeals for oral surgery, anesthesia, and office procedures. Patient Billing: Generate accurate statements, collect balances, answer billing questions, and assist patients in understanding charges and payment options. Documentation: Ensure thorough, compliant documentation of clinical procedures and correspondence with payers. Revenue Cycle Support: Work with surgeons and coders to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials or delays. Problem-Solving: Investigate and resolve discrepancies, denials, and patient account issues in a timely, professional manner. Compliance: Stay current with HIPAA, insurance, and regulatory requirements related to billing. Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Required). Additional coursework or certification in medical/dental billing or coding (Preferred). Experience: 1 year in a medical, dental, or oral surgery billing or front office role (Preferred). Familiarity with dental/medical insurance plans, benefit verification, coding (CPT/CDT/ICD-10), and EMR systems (Preferred). Other Details: Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience. Job Type: Full-time. Locations: 9911 Kennerly Rd, Ste E, St. Louis, MO 63128. 1155 E Gannon Dr, Festus, MO 63028. 456 N New Ballas Rd, Suite 249, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and making a difference in the patient experience every day! #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Louis South Oral Surgery