Medical Billing Specialist - Nashville

• 3+ years of medical-related billing experience.
• Experience with computerized medical billing systems software.
• Basic knowledge of all Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and proficiency in using desktop publishing software and database programs, as well as proficient internet research skills.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD coding.
• Knowledge of commonly-used accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform the day-to-day processing of billing system transactions to ensure that they are maintained in an effective, up-to-date, and accurate manner.
• Prepare and submit claims to various insurance companies utilizing both electronic and paper methods as required.
• Respond to billing questions from patients, medical offices, and insurance companies.
• Identify and resolve billing issues.
• Process payments from insurance companies and patients and balance daily batch posting.
• Perform various collection actions, including contacting patients by phone and correcting and resubmitting claims to third-party payers.
• Accounts receivable follow-up with insurance carriers.
• Manage accounts receivable as assigned.
• Correct edits from clearinghouses.
• Assist with month-end processes.
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

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