Billing Assistant (34932)

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Job DetailsJob Location: North Street - Buffalo, NY 14203Position Type: Full Time, 12 MonthSalary Range: $21.97 - $27.50 HourlyBuffalo Hearing & Speech is currently seeking an experienced full-time Billing Assistant in our Finance department. This is a hybrid remote position where time can be spent both in the Buffalo office and at home working 8am - 4pm once training has been completed. Applicants must reside in Western New York in order to come into the office as needed. The Billing Assistant is responsible for a variety of billing as assigned individually by the accounts receivable manager. Experience in Medicare and Medicaid HMO’s, Commercial payers such as ChampVA, Tricare, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, NYS Medicaid and Workers Compensation is necessary. Essential Functions: Reviews superbills for accuracy of current procedural terminology (CPT), diagnosis, charge amounts, etc to assure accuracy before sending to insurance payer. Sends reviewed superbills via electronic or paper within the current month to assure timeliness and consistent revenue flow for organization. Checks clearinghouse, Availity, for any claims in error edits, corrects, and submits to payer timely. Follow up is to be...