Medical Biller

Lowell Community Health Center; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated individual to support daily functions in the Patient Accounts department. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely billing and posting of insurance and patient payments, as well as addressing patient inquiries.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, preferably with data entry and medical billing experience. Organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.

Qualifications

• Previous data entry experience required.
• Medical billing experience desired but not required.
• Knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS, ICD-9 codes, medical terminology a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily functions within the Patient Accounts department.
• Initial review of encounter forms.
• Post insurance and patient payments timely.
• Evaluate patient's financial status and establish budget payment plans.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Support daily functions within the Patient Accounts department ensuring accurate and timely billing and posting of insurance and patient payments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Initial review of encounter forms
• Review encounters for completeness and accuracy
• Communicate inaccuracies to other departments within LCHC as necessary
• Encounter tracking; both in‑coming and outgoing
• Charge entry of encounter forms
• Review end of day reports for corrections
• Post insurance and patient payments on a timely basis
• Prepare and process manual insurance claims
• Respond to patient inquiries and direct to appropriate personnel as necessary
• Provide patients with insurance benefit interpretations
• Prepare, review and send patient statements
• Evaluate patient's financial status and establish budget payment plans; follow and report status of delinquent accounts
• Review accounts for possible assignment and make recommendations to the Director of Patient Accounts; prepare information for the collection agency
• Participate in educational activities and staff meetings
• Maintain strict confidentiality; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The listing below represents the knowledge and skill required for this position. Must have the capability to work with deadlines, work independently as well as part of a team.

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Previous data entry experience required. Medical billing experience desired but not required.
• Knowledge of CPT‑4, HCPCS, ICD‑9 codes, medical terminology a plus.
• Data entry, computer, and phone skills required.
• Must be well organized and detail‑oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a non‑busy office environment.
• Manual dexterity needed for using a computer keyboard.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needed.

Additional Information

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