Billing Specialist

Blackbird Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Employer-paid life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Blackbird Health is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our expanding Revenue Cycle Management team. You will manage insurance A/R, resolve claim denials, post payments, verify eligibility, and partner with clinicians to ensure smooth billing for pediatric patients.

The role emphasizes strong communication with patients and families, proficient use of EHR/PM platforms, and a focus on accurate reimbursement across CPT/ICD-10 coding and insurance terms.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of healthcare billing experience with insurance and EHR/PM systems.
• 1-3 years of experience in a customer service setting.
• In-depth knowledge of medical billing procedures, CPT/ICD-10 coding, and insurance terminology.
• Prior billing experience in a behavioral health or pediatric healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance accounts receivable (A/R) and serve as a key point of contact for patients and families on billing questions.
• Resolve denied claims and file appeals when necessary.
• Post payments, process refunds, and verify patient eligibility.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure seamless, accurate billing.
• Contact patients to update insurance or payment details and set up payment plans.
• Process credit card payments and ensure patient responsibility is reflected on invoices.
• Work with payers and third parties to secure timely reimbursements.
• Support billing inquiries via patient engagement platforms.

Skills

Healthcare billing experience

Customer service

CPT/ICD-10 coding

EHR/PM systems

Behavioral health/pediatric billing

Tools

AthenaHealth

Epic

eClinicalWorks

Job description

About Blackbird Health Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey & Maryland-and we’re growing into new markets in 2027.

At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.

Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!

As a Billing Specialist at Blackbird Health, you will join our growing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team under the direction of the Senior Manager of RCM. In this role, you will manage insurance Accounts Receivable (A/R) and serve as a key point of contact for patients and families navigating billing or insurance questions. You will resolve denied claims, handle payment posting and refunds, verify patient eligibility, and collaborate closely with clinicians to ensure a seamless, supportive billing experience.

Outstanding communication skills with a strong focus on customer service and patient advocacy.

Resolve insurance claim denials and work directly with insurance providers, payers, and third parties to ensure timely and accurate claim reimbursement based on contracted rates.

Investigate claim denials via insurance portals to resubmit clean claims or draft formal appeals when necessary.

Contact patients and families via phone, email, and patient engagement platforms to update insurance or payment details, set up payment plans, and answer billing inquiries.

Process credit card payments, review and process insurance and patient refunds, and ensure patient responsibility is accurately reflected on invoices.

Partner with Blackbird clinicians and internal teams to resolve billing issues related to patient payments or insurance coverage.

• 2-4 years of healthcare billing experience working with insurance companies and EHR/PM systems (e.g., AthenaHealth, Epic, eClinicalWorks).
• 1-3 years of experience in a customer service setting.
• In-depth knowledge of medical billing procedures, CPT/ICD-10 coding, and insurance terminology.
• Prior billing experience in a behavioral health or pediatric healthcare setting.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage available on day 1 of employment
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage
• Excellent administrative support and opportunities for long-term career growth
• To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together.

"Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs."