Alert Billing

Compensation

Full Description

Our company is growing aggressively and we are looking for experienced medical billing specialists to help serve our clients. This is a work from home opportunity. The focus of this position is working denials and aging in Cerner. Responsibilities Include: • Understanding of primary code classifications: ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS. Assign and sequence all CPT and ICD-10 codes for services rendered when required. • Reviewing patient bills for accuracy and completeness, and obtaining any missing information. • Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing. Proficiency with Collaborate MD and/or Cerner a plus. • Following up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle time frame. • Checking each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount. • Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments when necessary. • Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurances. • Researching and appealing denied claims. • Answering all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts. • Setting up patient payment plans and work collection accounts. • Updating billing software with rate changes. • Updating spreadsheets, and running collection reports. • Making sure to use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards. • Providing exceptional customer service skills when interacting with patients, family members regarding medical claims and payments. • Using problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections. Qualifications • Certified Professional Biller (CPB) from AAPC or AHIMA a plus • Post High School Education • Minimum five years of coding experience • Knowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claims. • Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems. • Proficiency in Excel • Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality at all time • Must be able to use job-related software, ie Collaborate MD and/or Cerner • Expertise in surgical coding, primary care, urology, cardiology, general surgery a plus • Maintain a positive, courteous and professional attitude Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Application Question(s): • Have you worked in Cerner and if so when. Work Location: Remote