Onsite Medical Billing Specialist — Growth & Benefits

LINCOLN ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package including ½

401k

Paid time off

Employee discount plans

EAP

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Lincoln Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to manage the billing and reimbursement cycle from claim submission to payment reconciliation. You will ensure accurate claims and maintain strong patient and payer communications.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care, HIPAA compliance, and continuous process improvement in a stable outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's degree is preferred.
• 1-2 years of medical billing, accounts receivable, or healthcare revenue cycle experience.
• Experience with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers' compensation claims.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, medical terminology, and insurance reimbursement processes.
• Experience with insurance verification, claim submission, payment posting, and denial management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and medical billing software (Waystar, Japari, or similar systems).

Responsibilities

• Submit accurate and timely insurance claims for physical therapy services.
• Review and resolve claim edits, denials, rejections, and unpaid balances.
• Follow up with insurance carriers to ensure prompt reimbursement and appeal denied claims when appropriate.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements.
• Post insurance and patient payments accurately and reconcile payment discrepancies.
• Process patient account adjustments, refunds, and payment arrangements as needed.
• Research and resolve billing inquiries from patients, providers, and insurance companies.
• Maintain accurate patient account documentation within the practice management system.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively work outstanding balances.
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and billing best practices.
• Collaborate with front office staff and clinical teams to improve billing accuracy and reimbursement efficiency.
• Stay current on insurance regulations, payer policies, and medical billing and coding requirements to ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Waystar

Japari

Medical billing software

Job description

Lincoln Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to manage the billing and reimbursement cycle from claim submission to payment reconciliation. You will ensure accurate claims and maintain strong patient and payer communications.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care, HIPAA compliance, and continuous process improvement in a stable outpatient setting.