Medical Billing and Appeals Specialist - Hybrid at Advanced Pain Care

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Billing, Appeals Management, Claims Review, Payment Posting, Correspondence Handling, Denial Management, Accounts Receivable, EMR System Usage, Insurance Inquiry, Patient Billing Questions, Collections, Customer Service, Confidentiality, Medical Terminology, CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description REMOTE - this position will be fully remote after training. **Texas residents only*** Job purpose The Appeals Specialist is responsible for managing insurance denials by reviewing claims and clinical documentation, posting payments, handling correspondence letters and writing appeals to correct payment amount and/or non-payment. Duties and responsibilities Reviews and appeal unpaid and denied claims Attaches appropriate documents to appeal letters Researches and evaluates insurance payments and correspondence for accuracy Logs appeals and grievances, and tracks progress of claims Keeps up-to-date reports and notates any trends pertaining to insurance denials Calls insurance companies to inquire about claims, refund requests and payments Manages Accounts Receivable reports for the Billing Department Utilizes EMR system to submit and correct claims Posts patient and insurance payments Sends paper claims to insurance carriers Answers patient billing questions Coordinates medical and billing records payments with patients and/or third-party payers Handles collections on unpaid accounts Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints Answers phone calls to the Billing Department in a timely and professional manner Processes credit card payments over the phone and in person Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Operates standard office equipment (e.g. copier, personal computer, fax, etc.). Has regular and predictable attendance Adheres to Advanced Pain Care’s Policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned Requirements Qualifications Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED Experience: Three or more years related work experience with medical billing/ claims Previous use of Athena required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Clear and precise communication Ability to pay close attention to detail Effectively manages day by organizing and prioritizing Possesses excellent phone and customer service skills and abilities Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality Knowledge of general medical terminology, CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding Familiarity with analyzing electronic remittance advice and electronic fund transfers Experience interpreting zero pays and insurance denials Competence in answering patient questions and concerns about billing statements Organizational skills and ability to identify, analyze and solve problems Works well independently as well as with a team Strong written and verbal communication skills Interpersonal/human relations skills Working conditions Environmental Conditions: Medical Office environment Physical Conditions: Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-F Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.

Responsibilities

The Appeals Specialist is responsible for managing insurance denials by reviewing claims, clinical documentation, posting payments, handling correspondence, and writing appeals to correct payment amounts or address non-payment. Duties include reviewing unpaid claims, tracking progress, managing Accounts Receivable reports, and handling patient billing inquiries.