Medical Billing Specialist

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros. The purpose of this position is to complete the timely and accurate submission of claims (i.e. insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid, employers, individuals, etc.) for health services provided by the company to ensure prompt payment. Complete daily billing process and ensure successful completion Review and correct all claims returned by the clearinghouse, payer, or from internal edits Follow-up and investigate any billing errors returned from payers. Work with respective team members/supervisors for resolution Suggest billing component changes as necessary for payers Work various reports (discharge not final billed, billing exceptions, etc) to ensure accurate classification of accounts and to ensure that all accounts have been final billed Complete billing requests from team members for submission of claims not received by the payer and corrected claims as identified Review and update demographic/guarantor/insurance data obtained in the registration process as necessary Track claims made by the company to ensure successful transmission and receipt Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required Perform additional duties as assigned Willingness and ability to work overtime High School Diploma or GED, required 3+ years medical billing experience, required Expert knowledge of the UB-04/CMS-1450 claim form, required Knowledge of state and Federal payment laws, required Experience using a 10-key adding machine, required Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook), required Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication #J-18808-Ljbffr