Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (ICD/CPT)

DaMar Staffing; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a Billing Specialist to enter data electronically, process charges, payments, denials and adjustments. You will analyze and code procedures using ICD-9 and CPT, perform insurance/billing clerical duties, and verify patient account information.

You will follow up on balances due from insurers and patients and interact with physicians as needed. The role requires 1 year of healthcare billing experience and certification as a Medical Coder or equivalent; high school

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Coder or equivalent experience
• 1 year healthcare billing experience
• High school diploma or higher

Responsibilities

• Enter data electronically to process charges, payments, denials and adjustments
• Analyze and code procedures using ICD-9 & CPT
• Perform insurance/billing clerical duties and verify patient account information
• Respond to billing inquiries and resolve problems
• Follow up on balances due from insurers and patients
• Interact with physicians on a professional level
• Work collection list and alert patients to status
• Maintain denial log and prepare data for reports
• Perform special projects as assigned

Skills

Data entry

Medical coding

Communication

Education

High School or better

Job description

DaMar Staffing is seeking a Billing Specialist to enter data electronically, process charges, payments, denials and adjustments. You will analyze and code procedures using ICD-9 and CPT, perform insurance/billing clerical duties, and verify patient account information.

You will follow up on balances due from insurers and patients and interact with physicians as needed. The role requires 1 year of healthcare billing experience and certification as a Medical Coder or equivalent; high school