Billing Specialist

In a neurology practice, a Billing Specialist ensures accurate and timely processing of payments, maintains precise billing records, verifies billing data, resolves discrepancies, and provide exceptional customer service to uphold the integrity of the clinic’s financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists the billing supervisor with all billing functions and daily operations to expedite the payment of accounts

Assists billing supervisor with issues related to claims, rejected/denied billings, accuracy of charge captured, missing charges, late charges, covered and non-covered charges

Maintain insurance verification for all patients, scan in all insurance cards, and verify insurance through our practice management

Complete claims billing (sending claims for processing, pull EoBs, and submit claim corrections)

Take payments for self-pay accounts

Ensure referral authorizations are valid for billing through insurance/HIS/work comp/VA, etc

Ensures timely submission and acceptance of claims to all payers

Reviews claims edit lists to monitor specific issues, as well as recurring issues and resolution

Maintain aged trial balance

Ensure patients receive quality care by keeping the HIE information confidential

Document all patient messages and contact in EHR

Maintain organized stations (reception and management team must be able to find all documents/related work materials necessary in your absence)

Treat all individuals (patients, coworkers, and other professionals) with respect; bullying will not be tolerated

Assist in cleaning reception areas, lobby, offices, bathrooms, and other areas to be ready for next business day

Observes all rules of confidentiality as it relates to client information, both internally and externally

Billing & Revenue Cycle

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and payer regulations; implement and enforce billing policies

Monitor accounts receivable aging, reduce days in AR, and improve cash flow

Resolve billing disputes and communicate with insurance companies to secure payments

Coordinate with physicians to verify documentation and coding accuracy

Qualifications & Skills

Billing/Coding certification is preferred; equivalent work experience may substitute

Medical payment posting and/or medical claims experience preferred

Basic medical terminology knowledge

Knowledge of client rights and procedures governing them

Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Great Work Environment