Medical Biller

Akumin®; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company is looking for a Medical Biller to handle claims submissions to various payers. You will ensure accuracy in the billing process and work with patient statements. The role requires a High School Diploma and 1-2 years of medical billing experience. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, entry-level position based in Laredo, Texas, focused on the healthcare industry, offering stability and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years prior medical billing experience required.
• Proven experience in using multiple computer screens and applications simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Submit medical claims to payers via electronic data interchange and paper claims.
• Research and correct rejected claims for resubmission.
• Ensure all necessary information is entered into the billing system correctly.
• Research and correct rejected claims for resubmission.
• Reconcile claims with clearinghouse and audits prep.

Skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Computer navigation skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EDI systems

Payer portals

Billing software

Job description

Medical Biller

Position at Akumin®

Job Description

The Medical Biller is responsible for submitting medical claims to government and private payers. Ensures that service date, CPT code, necessary modifiers, patient type (inpatient vs. outpatient, retail vs. wholesale, etc.) contrast injection type and dosage, providing physician, and equipment utilized have been entered correctly into the billing system. Distributes claims into electronic and paper billing queues and transmits patient statements for mailing. Primarily responsible for well-established sites that function as part of a normal workflow.

Specific Duties

• Submits medical claims to payers via electronic data interchange (EDI), paper claims via mail, and enters claims through payer portals. Prepares and transmits patient statements for mailing.
• Ensures that all necessary information (Insurance plan, CPT code, procedure modifiers, ICD10 codes, etc.) is entered into the billing system correctly and all necessary compliance paperwork is received for claims submission.
• Researches and corrects rejected claims for resubmission.
• Reconciles claims submitted with claims accepted by the clearinghouse.
• Other duties as required, including, but not limited to, obtaining paperwork necessary for audits, printing explanation of benefits (EOB) for secondary claims submission, etc.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years prior medical billing experience required.
• Proven experience in using multiple computer screens and applications simultaneously to navigate, type, and access information.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with different types of customers.

Physical Requirements

Standard Office Environment.

More than 50% of the time

• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time

• Stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care