Location: Moline,IL, USA
The Billing Specialist is responsible for performing all billing and collection-related duties on patient accounts. This role involves ensuring accurate coding, preparing and processing billing, and managing collections. The Billing Specialist is expected to have a thorough understanding of managed care contracts as they pertain to billing and reimbursement.
Please note the starting pay for this positions is $18.00 per hour. and this position will operate from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Identifies procedures and principal diagnosis performed on each patient and properly codes each procedure.
* Proficient in preparing batches for dates of service, posting, balancing, and closing for the day.
* Assembles medical charts upon completion, reviews each chart for completeness, and obtains missing signatures or documents in a timely manner.
* Prepares charts for doctor's signatures, maintains medical record files, and ensures confidentiality.
* Obtains and files reports generated by outside vendors.
* Submits charges on patient accounts to the correct payer based on verified insurance information and performs re-bills as needed.
* Maintains implant tracking log and charges for implants or supplies not included in procedure fees.
* Updates and maintains master copy of all current forms used at the Center.
* Updates charge master for new or deleted procedure or diagnosis codes.
* Mails infection control surveys to surgeons, tracks statistics, and prepares reports for committees as required.
* Knowledgeable about current coding conventions and applicable state and federal laws related to billing, coding, and consents.
* Provides backup support for Accounts Receivable as needed.
* Effectively manages incoming calls in a professional manner and routes them appropriately.
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
What We Offer
* Competitive wages
* Opportunities to better yourself professionally
* Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
* 401(k) retirement plan
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Company Paid Holidays
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
* Education Assistance
* Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
* Free parking