Medical Billing Specialist

Grand Island Physical Therapy; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Island Physical Therapy is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist in Grand Island, NE. This full-time role handles denials, appeals, and claim submissions to insurance carriers, ensuring accurate reporting and timely payments.

You will collaborate with therapists and staff, maintain patient and payer communications, and support billing operations with attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Proficient with billing software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow payer guidelines and resolve denials.

Responsibilities

• Work denials and appeals promptly per payer requirements.
• Correct billing errors by resubmitting claims.
• Report correct diagnosis/procedures to insurance carriers.
• Post remittances and balance payments.
• Follow up on unpaid claims until resolution.
• Coordinate with payers and keep updated on billing changes.
• Assist patients, therapists, and payers with claim questions.
• Contribute to team with professionalism and ethics.
• Open communication with supervisor; maintain good attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Billing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Medical Billing Specialist

Full Time Clerical Grand Island, NE, US

Thank you for your interest in GO Physical Therapy. Our company is always accepting applications from talented and engaged individuals. This posting allows you to share your resume and to be considered for opportunities within our organization on our Billing team.

DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work all denials and appeals in a timely fashion and within requirements set forth by the payers.
  • Correct any billing errors by resubmitting claims to insurance carriers or handling otherwise as appropriate.
  • Works with therapist or other team members to ensure that correct diagnosis/procedures are reported to insurance carriers.
  • Responsible for re-billing, preparing and submitting claims to insurance carriers, primarily electronically.
• Pursues collection of all claims until payment is made by insurance companies.
  • Follow-up with insurance carriers on unpaid claims until claims are paid or only self-pay balance remains.
  • Secures needed medical documentation required or requested for claim payment.
• Posts insurance remittance advices and other payments.
  • Balance payments and adjustments with remits.
• Payer coordination and outreach.
  • Keeps updated on all billing requirements and changes for insurance types within area of responsibility.
• Recognize problem accounts and notify appropriate staff or supervisor to assist in problem resolution.
• Assists patients, therapists, and payers with problems or questions regarding their claims and/or policies.
• Contribute to the billing department team through positive attitude, respectful interaction with co-workers and patients, innovative ideas, efficiency, and ethical behavior.
  • Openly communicate with immediate supervisor.
  • Good attendance, notifying supervisor during absences.
  • Identify problems and constructively participate in problem resolution.
  • Demonstrate positive rapport with team members developing positive employee relations.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, vendor/payer contacts and other staff members.
• Strong self-motivational abilities.
• Must possess a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Excellent written, communication, and analytical skills.
• Outstanding computer skills with billing software, Microsoft Office, able to learn computer other systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in an administrative office or therapy clinic environment.
• Constantly operates a computer, telephone and other office equipment to perform duties.
• Must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time (up to 80%); frequently move about inside the office or clinic to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; as well as occasionally position self by bending or stooping to move equipment or files weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Inside under normal temperature conditions, adequate light, ventilation, and space. Works frequently with others, occasionally alone. Moderate exposure to noise typical of an office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, body fluids, equipment, and cleaning chemicals minimal with training and strict adherence to established department safety policies and procedures.

GO Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.