Billing Specialist III - Accurate Claims & Patient Care

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional development

Flexible positions

Paid time off

BRG Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Team Member to review and prepare billing forms for electronic or hardcopy claims submission. Your focus will be on accuracy, completeness, and timely processing to ensure claims reach insurance carriers without delay.

You will handle data entry, maintain account balances in the system, and uphold HIPAA privacy standards while providing courteous service to internal teams and patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm and ten-key by touch.
• Strong data entry skills and accurate billing form preparation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and privacy requirements.
• Experience with general office responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare billing forms to ensure accuracy and completeness for electronic or hardcopy claims submission.
• Prepare and review billing forms before submission to insurance carriers.
• Identify and record required billing information per carrier requirements.
• Enter documentation and adjustments into the computer system to maintain accurate account balances.
• Update system information daily based on processed correspondence.
• Document account changes and submit to the appropriate personnel.
• Review patient bills and identify charge discrepancies.
• Complete rebilling requests and audit rebilling for accuracy.
• Maintain rebilling logs, daily production reports, records, and files.
• Monitor account activity and follow up on delinquent or unbilled accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Typing 45 wpm

Ten-key by touch

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Team Member to review and prepare billing forms for electronic or hardcopy claims submission. Your focus will be on accuracy, completeness, and timely processing to ensure claims reach insurance carriers without delay.

You will handle data entry, maintain account balances in the system, and uphold HIPAA privacy standards while providing courteous service to internal teams and patients.