Billing Representative

Apex Systems; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Cochran's Crossing seeks a Billing Representative for a 3-month contract. The role involves analyzing patient accounts, preparing third-party billing, and communicating with hospital departments. Candidates should have three years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with relevant software. This position requires onsite work in Spring, TX.

Qualifications

• Three years of hospital/medical insurance billing experience.
• Knowledge of third-party billing procedures and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient accounts and determine appropriate billing information.
• Prepare third-party billing for various insurance providers.
• Communicate with hospital departments to clarify coding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes

Proficient PC skills

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Electronic Billing system

Job description

Overview

Billing Representative at Apex Systems

3-month contract • Onsite 5x a week in Spring, TX

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient accounts, research account history, and determine the appropriate information for billing patients and third-party insurance carriers within a specific time period.
• Prepare third-party billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Champus, HMOs, PPOs, POSs, Workers Compensation, and Special Contracts.
• Analyze accounts for errors, adjustments, and credits; issue corrected entries when necessary.
• Communicate with hospital departments (Medical Records, Business Office, Accounting, Labs, Physical Therapy, Infusion Suites, Radiology, Materials Management) to clarify coding or charges needed to complete the billing process.
• Call insurance companies and/or patients to obtain missing or necessary information to complete the billing process.
• Maintain working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes for specified services rendered.
• Monitor regulations set by compliance programs to maintain conformity.
• Utilize computer skills across software packages (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Electronic Billing, online reporting systems, Electronic Mail, database management, and mainframe/file server applications).
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports; maintain and monitor 72-hour reports, lab compliance reports, error forms, return mail procedures, productivity reports, and other departmental reports.

Requirements

• Three (3) years hospital/medical insurance billing experience involving public contact, use of computers and related software, medical terminology, and forms completion.
• Knowledge of third-party billing procedures as well as state and federal regulations governing billing.
• Proficient PC skills including EPIC, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Electronic Billing system, imaging software, and calculator by touch.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to handle multiple priorities and/or special projects.

EEO and Company Information

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law. For accommodations in applying, contact Employee Services.

Apex Systems is part of the ASGN Incorporated family.