Billing Specialist I

Kuresmart; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kuresmart is seeking a Billing Specialist to support complete and timely revenue collection by accurately coding and entering patient and charge information. The role is remote and requires live-in approved states; you will follow up on outstanding claims and charges and resolve denials with attention to HIPAA and healthcare guidelines.

The position demands strong communication, multi-tasking, and meticulous attention to detail, with a flexible schedule and teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years related experience
• Proficient with Internet and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong customer service
• Able to work independently and in a team; flexible schedule
• Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding rules; healthcare terminology
• Solid insurance knowledge and third-party payer guidelines
• Professional conduct with HIPAA compliance and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Review payer denials and appeals; coding corrections
• Manage accounts receivable to keep 60+ day aging under 10%
• Process daily correspondence, status checks, denials and re-bills
• Answer billing questions from patients and staff
• Maintain patient records with updated information
• Stay informed on policy changes and share with supervisors
• Navigate payer portals to research payments and claims
• Provide timely responses to requests from billing company
• Investigate denials and submit accurate claims and documentation
• Maintain and update reports as directed
• Provide excellent customer service in stressful situations

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

HIPAA knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Internet literacy

Job description

The Billing Specialist supports the complete and timely collection of revenue for assigned groups by performing accurate coding and entry of patient and charge information into the billing system. The individual actively follows up on outstanding claims and/or charges.

This is a remote position. Candidates must live in one of the states where we currently operate: MD, DE, VA, NJ, PA, FL, AL, GA, SC, and TX.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews and resolves payer denials, including appeals, coding corrections, medically necessity rules and other related functions.
• Analyzes and resolve billing issues, keeping A/R to no more than 10% over 60 days.
• Processes daily correspondence, claim status, handle denials, appeals and re-bills.
• Answers billing questions and inquiries from patients and internal staff.
• Updates patient files with address changes, contact information changes, etc., as needed.
• Reviews all policy changes on a regular basis and informs supervisor and charge entry specialist of such changes.
• Efficiently navigates assigned insurance companies' proprietary websites to find policies, research payments, etc.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of matters regarding accounts receivable.
• Responds to requests from billing company in a timely fashion.
• Researches denials and submits correct claims/medical documentation.
• Reviews and manages claims within the work dashboard hold buckets for resolution.
• Creates, maintains and updates reports, as directed.
• Exercises confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Participates in and complete all required trainings and in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent WITH a minimum of three (3) years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Must have knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.
• Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail.
• Must possess strong organization skills.
• Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning.
• Must be able to meet predefined quality standards.
• Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all time.
• Must have a working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding rules.
• Must have a solid foundation of insurance knowledge and guidelines for third party payers.
• Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.
• All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Medical Billing Certification

Driving/Travel:

The employee must have reliable transportation. While the primary workplace may be closest to the employee’s home, work assignments could be in any of the Company’s locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr
• PTO: Up to 96 hours in first year (pro-rated based on start date)
• Holidays: 7 (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
• Health Benefits: Medical (single and family), Dental (single and family), Vision (single and family)
• Other Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits: Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Other Compensation: This position is non-exempt (hourly) and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law. Overtime is not guaranteed. This position is not eligible for bonus, commission, incentive, or shift differential pay.