Medical Biller

Skills & Requirements

• Well-versed in Medical terminology, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing practices.
• Comfortable working across a wide variety of technology platforms, including web-based portals and applications, and computer software applications.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and timely manner with all team members.
• Comfortable working directly with clinics to request outstanding documents/medical records
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications Word®, Excel®, etc.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and verbal and written communication.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow through to completion on all assignments.

Billing daily tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews lab encounters for valid /ICD-10 diagnosis codes needed for billing
• Through a variety of methods, gathers billing information, analyzes information for accuracy, ensuring services and the billing for those services is accurate.
• Respond to billing issues in a timely manner using excellent customer service skills. Answer all telephone, email, mail, etc. correspondence. Interpret patient billing issues and determine the resolution in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow all HIPAA regulations
• Performs other duties accurately as assigned by Director of Billing, within specified timeframe.
• Meet productivity needs as required by the department.

Experience:

• ICD-10: 3 years (Preferred)
• Medical billing: 2-3 years of experience in billing or insurance (preferably in lab billing)

License/Certification:

• Certified Professional Biller (CPB) (Preferred)
• Associates Degree