ABA Billing & Authorization Specialist

DaMar Staffing; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks a qualified billing professional to manage ABA authorization and claims processing in our Illinois office. You will handle denials, authorizations, appeals, and payer communications while coordinating with clinical teams.

Require 3–5 years in medical billing, ABA billing experience preferred, and proficiency with Central Reach and MS 365. Strong organization and accuracy are essential for reimbursement optimization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in medical billing or revenue cycle roles
• ABA billing and pediatric therapy experience preferred
• Proficient with Central Reach and Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Responsibilities

• Submit ABA authorization requests and extension requests to insurance companies.
• Follow up with insurance case coordinators, including BCBS Illinois and other payors, regarding pending authorization requests.
• Audit clinical packets, supporting documentation, and assessments required for authorization approvals.
• Track authorization due dates and renewal timelines using Monday.com and other tracking systems.
• Support the development and submission of authorization appeals when services are denied or reduced.
• Review, scrub, and submit electronic and paper claims for ABA and therapy services.
• Research and resolve claim rejections, denials, and payment delays.
• Investigate payer-specific billing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage claim aging reports and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable balances for all disciplines.
• Write and submit claims appealing to recover denied reimbursement.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, authorizations, and coverage requirements, primarily for ABA services.
• Document benefit information, authorization requirements, and payer communications in Central Reach.
• Review Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs).
• Post payments accurately and reconcile insurance payments.
• Identify denial trends and develop action plans for resolution.
• Complete Work-In-Progress (WIP) documentation by recording ERA dates, payment amounts, adjustments, and write-offs.
• Process and monitor secondary insurance billing for all disciplines.
• Track recoupments and overpayment requests received by mail and electronically, ensuring validity before repayment.
• Maintain detailed documentation of insurance calls, payer correspondence, and critical communications within Central Reach.
• Respond promptly to Teams messages, emails, and internal requests.
• Open and review insurance correspondence, identifying denials, requests for records, and reimbursement issues.
• Collaborate with clinical, scheduling, and leadership teams to resolve billing and authorization concerns.
• Monitor clean claim ratios and claim generation accuracy.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance reimbursement rates and operational efficiency.

Skills

Billing Expertise

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

MS 365 Proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration or Related Field

Tools

Central Reach

Claims Software

Job description

DaMar Staffing seeks a qualified billing professional to manage ABA authorization and claims processing in our Illinois office. You will handle denials, authorizations, appeals, and payer communications while coordinating with clinical teams.

Require 3–5 years in medical billing, ABA billing experience preferred, and proficiency with Central Reach and MS 365. Strong organization and accuracy are essential for reimbursement optimization.