Billing Specialist

Job Details Job Location: Denver Corporate - DENVER, CO 80210 Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly POSITION SUMMARY EVP Eyecare is a privately held, portfolio company of The Cortec Group. Based in Denver, Colorado, EVP owns and operates a super-regional network of eyecare practices and surgical centers that conduct business under premier brands in Colorado, Texas and Arizona. We believe that delivering on an outstanding patient experience starts with building an outstanding employee experience. Our mission is to improve people’s lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences. The Billing Edits and Errors Specialist ensures the financial integrity of accounts receivable by performing established processes that enable and expedite billing and collection for medical services. This includes editing and resolving claims according to regulations and compliance guidelines, patient account research and resolution, insurance verification and benefit determinations, identification of reimbursement issues. This must be done in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with provided work instructions. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Review billing reports assigned for timely submission of claims to insurance plans and government entities (Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, etc.). Clearing all edits necessary for clean claim submission. Refer all needed claims to proper management personnel when unable to achieve clean claim status for submission. Review and understand EOB's/RA's (Explanation of Benefits and Remittance Advice documents received from insurance payers and government entities. Process all required payments and adjustments to accounts when payment is received if required in client or company systems. Providing data to management on trends found with payers in claims adjudication process affecting claims payment. Answer billing calls from the billing queue and resolve customer issues as needed. Assist with workflow processes and recommend efficiencies as needed. Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to HIPAA guidelines and regulations Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as company policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned Productivity Ranges: 40-60 Claims Worked per Day. Education High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Coding Certificate is preferred. Qualifications 3 years Healthcare Billing experience or equivalent required Knowledge of insurance plans and providers Knowledge of claims and billing A commitment to excellent customer service as well as a positive proactive attitude. Excellent communication and verbal skills including proper grammar CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 knowledge Professional demeanor are required Other Skills and Abilities Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure Familiarity with current software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Familiarity with NextGen is preferable 10K by touch and type 50-60 wpm #J-18808-Ljbffr