Medical Billing Specialist

Addison Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybride; USD 33 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Addison Group is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist in Charlotte, NC for a contract-to-hire role in a healthcare Revenue Cycle department. This position requires strong Medicare billing experience and full-cycle billing proficiency from charge entry to reimbursement resolution.

The ideal candidate will handle denials, appeals, AR follow-up, and patient billing inquiries with professionalism, while maintaining accurate documentation and providing exceptional service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in medical billing or AR experience.
• Strong Medicare billing experience required.
• Full-cycle billing: submission, follow-up, denial resolution, and appeals.
• Knowledge of government and commercial payer guidelines.
• Detail oriented in high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilités

• Process and submit claims with payer compliance.
• Enter charges and validate claim information.
• Monitor claims and address delays.
• Investigate denials, pursue resolutions and appeals.
• Prepare and submit appeals.
• Review aging reports and follow up on AR.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits.
• Communicate with carriers about status.
• Respond to patient inquiries professionally.
• Support monthly billing, reporting, and revenue cycle tasks.
• Maintain documentation of claim activity.

Connaissances

Medical billing

Accounts receivable

Insurance follow-up

Medicare billing

Denials & appeals

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Title: Medical Billing Specialist

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid after training)

Compensation: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits: This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits through Addison Group during the contract period.

About the Opportunity

Addison Group is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist on behalf of our client for a contract-to-hire opportunity within a healthcare revenue cycle department. This role is ideal for an experienced medical biller who can manage the full lifecycle of claims, from charge entry through reimbursement resolution, while providing exceptional service to patients and families.

The ideal candidate will have strong Medicare billing experience and be comfortable handling denials, appeals, accounts receivable follow-up, and patient billing inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and submit healthcare claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payer requirements
• Enter provider and service charges into the billing system and validate claim information prior to submission
• Monitor claims throughout the reimbursement process and proactively address payment delays
• Investigate and resolve denials, rejected claims, and payment discrepancies
• Prepare and submit appeals for unresolved or underpaid claims
• Review aging reports and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable balances
• Verify patient insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits as needed
• Communicate with insurance carriers regarding claim status and reimbursement issues
• Respond to billing-related inquiries from patients, families, and providers with professionalism and sensitivity
• Assist with monthly billing, reporting, and revenue cycle activities
• Maintain accurate documentation of all claim activity and account follow-up efforts

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of medical billing, accounts receivable, or insurance follow-up experience
• Strong Medicare billing experience required
• Full-cycle billing experience, including claims submission, follow-up, denial resolution, and appeals
• Knowledge of government and commercial payer guidelines
• Experience reviewing accounts receivable aging reports and managing outstanding balances
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospice billing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Medicare Part A claims
• Familiarity with Homecare Homebase and eClinicalWorks (eCW)
• Experience with UB-04 and CMS-1500 claim forms
• Previous experience supporting hospice, home health, or specialty healthcare organizations

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.