Medical Billing Specialist

Insurance A/R Specialist – FL Regional Office, Panama City, FL This position works under the direction of the Billing Manager to assure the accurate and timely collection of Homecare accounts receivable from Medicare, managed care, and commercial insurance. Qualifications High school diploma. Additional business and computer courses desirable 3+ years of third-party healthcare billing experience, preferably 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 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 EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr