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Robert Half Billing and collections specialist in Emeryville, California
Description
We are seeking a Medical Billing Specialist in the healthcare industry, specifically with experience in dealing with Medicare and workers comp insurances. This role entails a range of responsibilities including handling insurance correspondence, reviewing and correcting claims, processing incoming correspondence regarding balances and updated insurance information, and engaging in educational activities and seminars. This opportunity offers a short-term contract employment to cover for a medical leave.
Responsibilities:
• Handle Work Comp insurance & Commercial underpayments, correspondence, appeals, and aging.
• Responsible for billing, collections, and reimbursement for specific patient accounts.
• Review claims for errors and make necessary corrections.
• Appeal claims which are incorrectly processed for additional benefits. Review EOBs, prepare and send new appeals for recently denied/down-coded services.
• Process incoming correspondence regarding balance due and updated insurance information.
• Review each account on the status aging report. If no response, present account for collections/lien to the Billing Manager for collection decision.
• Work with the Billing Manager on special projects.
• Attend billing office meetings as required.
• Engage in educational activities and seminars.
• Perform related tasks and assignments as assigned.
Skills:
• Medical Billing
• Coding Certificate
• Medical Coding
• ICD-10
• Workers Compensation
• Worker's Compensation Claim
• Insurance Collections
• Medical Collections
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and call us immediately at (510) 470-7450
Requirements • Minimum of 1 year experience in Medical Coding
• Proficiency in Medical Billing
• Hold a valid Coding Certificate
• Proficient in ICD-10 medical classification system
• Experience with Workers Compensation and Worker's Compensation Claim
• Knowledge of Insurance Collections process
• Familiarity with Medical Collections process
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in using medical software and computer systems
• Understanding of medical terminology, abbreviations, and diagnosis codes
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Willingness to continue learning and improving coding skills.
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