Pathology Billing & Claims Specialist

Medical Pathology Associates

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Medical Pathology Associates is seeking a full-time in-office Billing Specialist to accurately process insurance claims and postings for pathology procedures. You will collect payments from multiple sources and document all transactions, ensuring timely and compliant revenue cycle operations.

The role requires two years of billing/coding experience, proficiency with CPT/ICD-10, and strong 10-key accuracy. You will regularly interact with payers, clients, and patients to support the payment

Qualifications

Two years of billing/coding experience in the last five years.
Accurate 10-key ability.
Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 codes, EOBs, HCFA/HCPCS.
Experience researching denials and resolving payments.
Familiar with government and commercial insurance billing, appeals, prior authorization.

Responsibilities

Follow the Revenue Cycle workflow.
Ensure accurate and complete patient demographics are captured in the billing software. Communicate updates to administrative staff when discrepancies occur.
Verifying eligibility and coordination of benefits. Making updates as necessary for clean claim submission.
Scrub all new claims and resubmissions for accuracy in coding based on payer, rendering provider and billing group.
Post payments and adjustments received from payers.
Work assigned and unassigned denials in a timely manner.
Follow up on all unpaid claims by contacting the payer or utilizing online provider portals.
Identify trends in denials, payment and non-payment and communicate issues to management and team.
Research, document and resolve issues to assure payment.
Follow up on all paper and electronic correspondence from payers and patients.
Interact with insurance companies, clients and patients to support the payment process.