Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to make a difference in healthcare? Premier Health Systems is currently seeking a skilled Medical Biller to join our growing team in Lexington, KY. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate billing processes, managing patient accounts, and maintaining the financial health of our medical practice.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you have a passion for healthcare administration and possess strong organizational skills, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Verify Patient Information: Review patient demographics and insurance details to ensure accuracy before claim submission.
- Claims Management: Submit clean claims to insurance carriers (Blue Cross, Medicare, etc.) and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Denial Management: Analyze denied claims to identify root causes and initiate appeals processes to recover revenue.
- Account Reconciliation: Post payments and adjustments to patient ledgers and resolve any discrepancies.
- Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and internal billing policies.
- Reporting: Generate and analyze monthly financial reports to track revenue cycle performance.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Healthcare Administration preferred.
- Certification: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CPC-H certification is highly desirable.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in medical billing and claims processing.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with medical billing software (e.g., AthenaHealth, Cerner, Epic).
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.