Responsible for premium billing operations for the organization. This role provides technical support to the accounting department and handles complex billing issues related to policy-holders and insurance carriers.
The position troubleshoots eligibility problems that prevent accurate billing, researches premium payment errors, and handles collection matters as needed. It also collaborates with internal team members and vendors, provides customer service, and uses strong decision-making skills in a team environment.
Key responsibilities include reviewing and organizing contractor documents for monthly billing, performing billing data entry, transmitting electronic claim files to the clearinghouse, mailing paper claims and reconsideration forms, reconciling monthly billing and posting payments, resolving discrepancies and denials, following up on delinquent insurance claims, correcting clearinghouse errors, serving as a liaison with clients and payers, compiling audit reports, and conducting coding training sessions for providers.
Qualifications
- Billing and coding certification required
- At least 3 years of medical billing experience
- Thorough knowledge of third-party insurers, government payers, medical billing, and reimbursement guidelines
- Understanding of posted charges and payments
- Knowledge of CMS billing guidelines
- Experience with system upgrades and/or conversions
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other analytical tools
- Ability to read, understand, and apply federal and state healthcare laws and regulations related to ACA, DD Waiver, Sub Care, and Medicaid
- Effective organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
- Strong computer-related problem-solving skills
- ICD-10 experience preferred
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 months ago