Medford, NJ
Order: 321714
Our Client in Medford, New Jersey is seeking a Billing Specialist. This is an ongoing temporary position offing $24.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience. This position can be Full Time or Part Time, and the schedule can be somewhat flexible.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit insurance claims to various insurance companies.
- Track and follow up on unpaid claims.
- Investigate denied claims and work towards resolution.
- Maintain accurate records of patient billing information and payments received.
- Generate patient statements and bills.
- Communicate with patients regarding their bills, co-payments, and payment plans.
- Resolve patient inquiries related to billing and insurance matters.
- Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits.
- Obtain prior authorizations as required by insurance providers.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and adherence to best billing practices.
- Work closely with physical therapists and administrative staff to ensure cohesive operations.
- Additional billing responsibilities as needed/assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous AR management experience is required
- Proven experience in medical billing, preferably in a physical therapy or similar healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of medical billing software and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Excellent knowledge of insurance guidelines, coding, and billing processes.
- Familiarity with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.