Billing Spec I

Billing Spec I Job Category: Finance and Accounting Full-Time On-site Odessa, TX 79761, USA Description Key Responsibilities: Post charges into billing system within 24-48 hours and completes other billing functions under direction of supervisor Identifies possible billing errors that might prevent the claim from being processed on the insurance company level Verifies patient coverage and demographic information, draws conclusions, and corrects billing errors or other Claim issues Ensures compliance with applicable laws, HIPPA regulations and company policies Contributes to improvement of billing procedures and processes Escalates problem claims to management as required by circumstances Communicate effectively with clinic/administrative personnel, assigned coder and CLT-Team Completes assigned training and education Performs other duties as assigned All other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements High School diploma or GED equivalent Demonstrated basic experience with medical billing, CPT and ICD-10 codes, Certification is required. Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email Demonstrated computer skills with data entry software, Microsoft Word, and Excel Institutional accreditation and degree obtainment will be verified upon hire BILLING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Preferred Qualifications One or more years billing or coding experience preferably in the medical field, insurance, banking, hospital medical office or other experience with extensive customer service contact Physical Requirements Standing, sitting, walking, speaking, listening, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting; grasping and manipulating tools, typing, using peripheral computer tools Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.