Medical Billing Specialist

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Description

The Speech Pathology Group & Rehab Services of CT (SPGCT) is growing and is looking for a self-driven, diligent, and collaborative Medical Billing Specialist to join our team!

As aMedical Billing Specialistwith SPGCT, your primary focus will be on Accounts Receivable, Client Relations, Insurance Eligibility, Authorizations, and Claims Management. This position requires managing high volume of communication with patients, insurance companies, and clinicians by phone, in person and through email. If you enjoy fast-paced work in an inclusive culture and take a meticulous approach to your tasks, we welcome you to apply!

Qualifications:

Experience in medical billing, eligibility, & authorization for a multi-discipline practice. *Preferred candidates will be articulate inST/OT/PT/ABA medical terminology.

Understanding of primary code classifications (ICD-10-CM,CPTcoding) and remittance (payment & denial coding).

Working experience as a liaison between major medical insurances, medical offices, and patients.

Customer experience oriented, demonstrating the ability to nurture strong interpersonal relations & effectively communicate account details to patients & industry partners.

Exudes confidence & composure while managing negotiations: able to resolve denial cases & achieve maximum reimbursement for services provided.

Proficiency with insurance remissions.

Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data.

Proficiency with medical billing software, modern technologies, & system navigation.

Knowledge of unfair debt collection practices & insurance guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical Coding Certification (Eg: Certified Professional Coder)

Working knowledge of ST/OT/PT/ABA medical terminology

Responsibilities:

Liaise between Insurers, Medical Offices, and Patients, managing patient insurance eligibility, authorization, claims, and generating invoices to patients & Insurance companies for claims or remittance.

Investigate & appeal claims which were denied.

Maintain a general knowledge of Accounting principals, bookkeeping best practices, and basic math skills.

Consistently review patient accounts and bills, identifying & correcting any missing or inaccurate information.

Evaluate patient information and translate services in the correct corresponding codes.

Track & coordinate payments, coordinating payment plan arrangements for outstanding account balances; Collect unpaid claims and resolve discrepancy cases.

Maintain compliance with HIPAA laws and other applicable regulations when managing all confidential and personally identifiable information.

Effectively manage medical & all data entry, updating required spreadsheets and reports.

Adapt to align with updates & changes to billing software.

Conducts self-auditing to ensure compliance with best practices.

Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment of duties and consistency in timely & comprehensive billing management.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

ICD-10: 2 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Medical Coding Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid (3 days in office & 2 days remote)

Why choose SPGCT? :

Flexible schedules to support Work-Life integration

Health Insurance

Paid time off & Paid holidays

401K Plan

Casual dress code

Team-oriented culture - cooperative and collaborative

About Us:Created in 2012, SPGCT lives its mission..."Our mission is to provide unique, cutting edge, evidence-based therapeutic services across multiple disciplines with a focus on exceptional quality, care, and family support. We offer families a caring and supportive environment where they can learn about their loved one's needs and how to nurture their loved one's capacity to succeed. Our aim is to help individuals reach their potential by treating the whole person using techniques learned from experience and directed by evidence-based practices. Our philosophy centers on the idea that both children and adults learn about their environment and how to exist within their environment by engaging and interacting with their surroundings. We believe it is critical to make therapy fun and motivating while using a systematic approach. We strive to continually learn about and take pride in offering cutting-edge therapeutic approaches to our clients. We believe the clinic should be an educational resource to provide the community with support and access to rehabilitative services. "

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The Speech Pathology Group & Rehab Services of CT

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