Medical Biller - AR Follow-up in Creve Coeur, MO at Prestige Staffing

Job Description

Orthopedic Medical Biller / Collector Job Description:

Pay: $17-20/hr

Location: St. Louis, MO

Responsibilities:

• Review patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtain any missing information
• Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing
• Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including HMO/PPO, Medicare, and state Medicaid
• Follow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe
• Check each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount
• Call insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
• Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances
• All accounts are to be reviewed for insurance or patient follow-up
• Research and appeal denied claims

Qualifications and Skills:

• Orthopedic billing experience is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical billing/collections
• NextGen experience is preferred
• Knowledge of HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems
• Care Tracker or Amazing Charts experience required
• Effective communication with insurance payers to resolve issues
• Customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds
• Able to work in a team environment
• Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections
• Knowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claims