Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is a multi-office provider of musculoskeletal care. We are searching for a Full time Medical Biller/collector to work in our Syosset location. This individual should be friendly and out going and shares the same drive we do for patient satisfaction. Candidates must have at least two years experience in medical billing. Candidates should also have experience in collections over the phone with insurance companies.
Summary: Accurately inputs information into the billing system, processes insurance claims and billing by obtaining background information and making arrangements to obtain monies owed. Engage in long durations of being on the phone and collecting monies owed.
Job Duties And Responsibilities:
- Identifies and resolves billing queries/problems.
- Handle collections with insurance companies.
- Codes services provided utilizing CPT and ICD-9 coding.
- Posts payments and applicable credits to accounts while maintaining balance sheets.
- Researches and processes refund requests and overpayments.
- Prepares correspondence and/ or collection letters.
- Communicates with payees to answer questions and provide additional supporting documentation.
- Prepares letters of appeal to insurance companies if the company refuses to pay contracted claims and/ or denies a claim; submits documentation necessary to support claim; resubmits claims with corrections if needed for payment for all insurance payers.
- Enters date and charges from charts into the billing system; generates all required reports.
- Answers phones and assists patients with accounts.
- Generates and submits electronic claims and statements at designated
- intervals; corrects any errors for complete and accurate transmission of data.
- Abides by state collection and credit regulations; interprets and complies with state/federal regulations, laws and guidelines.
- Performs additional duties including but not limited to copying checks received and recording payment, faxing information as required, generating retroactive authorization requests and verifying medical eligibility.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by senior management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person