Health Center Billing Specialist

Job description

Responsive recruiter General Summary: Performs a variety of complex clerical and accounting functions for patient billing, including verification of invoice information, maintenance of third party billing records, and resolution of a variety of problems. Follows up on submitted claims and patient billing; resubmits claims or resolves problems. Works with others in a team environment. Primary Responsibilities: 1. Processes claims to patients and other payers and maintains supporting documentation files. 2. Researches and responds in person, by telephone, or in writing to patient or insurance carrier inquiries regarding billing questions. 3. Follows up on submitted claims; monitors unpaid claims, initiates tracers with EHR software; re-file claims as necessary with standard billing cycle time frame, either electronically, on paper, or on insurance provider web portals. 4. Posts and reconciles payments to patient account inquiry; checking each insurance payment for accuracy based on contracted fees. 5. Identifies and bills secondary and tertiary insurance companies. 6. Reviews accounts receivable and make recommendations to supervisor on delinquent accounts. 7. Reviews and analyzes pa...