Revenue Cycle Medical Billing Claim Status Specialist

Revenue Cycle - Medical Billing - Commercial Claim Status Specialist

Location: Remote or On-Site

Hourly Pay: $19

This position is bonus eligible

Work Schedule: Training M-F 8am-4pm CST, Flex Hours (after training) M-F 7am-4pm CST

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Billing - Revenue Cycle - Commercial Claims Status Specialist works with one or multiple payor sources including Commercial, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Veterans' Administration insurances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Verifies the status of claims that have been billed to insurance on a timely basis according to the productivity guidelines for Claim Status/Medical Records goals.
• Makes claim inquiries via online portals, telephone, email, etc. and multitasks on accounts when holding over the phone.
• Meets daily and monthly departmental production goals to ensure that the company is achieving its financial goals.
• Identifies, documents, and communicates trends in recurring rejections and denials to leadership.
• Recommends process improvements or system edits to eliminate future denials.
• Pursues unpaid accounts by telephone or electronic inquiry to determine status of payment in accordance with department follow-up timelines.
• Documents all account activity in an accurate and timely manner for all touches made on any patient account.
• Contact patient for additional information when necessary to push the claim through for payment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience:

• Must be fluent in English
• Minimum of one (1) year of medical billing experience
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of navigating insurance payor portals
• Ability to verify insurance claim status and complete medical records
• Knowledge and experience of computers and related technology at an intermediate level
• Ability to work independently with little or no direction and as a member of a team

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year working in a call center environment
• Above average knowledge of insurance billing guidelines and policies
• Experience with Commercial Insurance processes and policies
• Experience with Veterans' Administration Claims

Preferred Education:

• High school diploma
• GED
• Or significant, relevant work experience

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