Medical Biller
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Physician Support Service LLC

Grand Ledge, Michigan

PSS LLC is looking for an experienced medical biller/coder. We are offering a flexible schedule and the option to work from home. The candidate will be paid a salaried position with insurance benefit credit.

Duties & Responsibilities

Billing

· Verify coverage & eligibility for medical services

· Review medical documentation for coding accuracy

· Post charges & payments to correct amounts

· Communicate with insurance providers, patients and practitioners

· Review patient bills and correct any missing or inaccurate information

· Use billing software to prepare & transmit claims

· Collect unpaid claims and clear up discrepancies by telephone, fax or email communication

· Use of insurance carrier portals for eligibility & claims information

· Investigate and appeal claims denials

· Complete data entry to update spreadsheets and reports

· Work with patients to set up payment plans / work collections

Credentials

· Certification in Billing and/or Coding Preferred

· At least 2 years of medical billing/coding experience

· Bachelor's Degree preferred

· Compensation will be commensurate with other credentials / certifications /experience

· Candidate must be willing to submit to a background check

Required Skills

· Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid and other payer requirements and systems

· Experience with multiple EMR's a bonus

· Coding experience a plus

· Credentialing experience a plus

· Ability to be self-directed and deliver high quality work products

· Competency with CPT coding

· Experience with Orthopedic billing a plus

· Exceptional customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communication with patients and family members

· Ability to work well within a team environment

· Ability to triage priorities and handle conflict in a reasonable manner

· Problem solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals and collections

· Familiarity and adherence to patient confidentiality as per the HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) of 1996

Job Type: Full time, salaried

Compensation: Base salary $40,000-$75,000 (dependent on extent of experience & credentials) plus annual bonus, vacation/personal time and medical insurance credit