Maryland Oncology Hematology · 16 hours ago
Revenue Cycle Specialist - Billing
Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.38/hr - $44.40/hr
3+ years expMaryland Oncology Hematology is looking for a Revenue Cycle Specialist - Billing who will be responsible for billing and collecting from assigned payors. The role involves ensuring that accounts are billed appropriately, responding to inquiries from insurance carriers, and managing denial appeals and payment discrepancies.
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Responsibilities
Respond to inquiries from insurance carriers, via telephone, email or fax and demonstrate a high level of customer service
Pursue reimbursement from carriers by placing phone calls and documenting all communication in Athenahealth to ensure progress is made on outstanding accounts
Identify and respond to patterns of denials or trends and perform complex account investigation as needed to achieve resolution
Review and resolve uncollected accounts and prepare charge corrections
Appeal carrier denials through review of coding, contracts, and medical records
Call insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances
Research and appeal denied claims
Set up patient payment plans
Verify patient benefit eligibility/coverage and research ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT treatment codes as needed
Advise management of any trends regarding insurance denials to identify problems with payers
Complete required reports and assist with special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 3 years prior hands-on experience in a fast-paced medical billing environment
Must have previous experience in a healthcare setting
Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 is also required
Strong communication, including writing, speaking and active listening
Great customer service skills, including interpersonal conversation
Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Organization, time management and prioritization abilities
Ability to be discreet and maintain the security of patient or customer information
Effective computer skills with practice management software
Understanding of industry-specific policies, such as HIPAA regulations for health care
Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including HMO/PPO, Medicare, and state Medicaid
Knowledge of HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems
Effective communication abilities for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issues
Customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members
Able to work in a team environment
Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 and modifier coding
Preferred
CPC certification is a plus
Company
Maryland Oncology Hematology
Maryland Oncology Hematology is a community based healthcare institution specialized in research and treatment of cancer patients.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Weng
Partner
Recent News
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