Physician Billing Specialist

MCSS-MemorialCare Shared Svcs; Colonia Juarez (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking a Physician Billing Specialist to manage patient account billing and insurance communications. You will review daily tasks, liaise with insurers, and rebill as needed in our hybrid, day-shift environment.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of billing experience, solid knowledge of CPT/ICD-10, and excellent listening and communication skills. We offer competitive pay and benefits within a values-driven, team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in patient account billing and collections.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Fast and accurate keyboarding (40 WPM).

Responsibilities

• Review daily tasks in billing applications.
• Contact insurers regarding claims status and payments.
• Respond to inquiries from patients and payers; rebill as needed.
• Audit accounts and identify denial trends for escalation.

Skills

Billing experience

ICD-10 coding

Communication skills

Typing 40 WPM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate of Insurance Billing

Job description

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Title:Physician Billing Specialist

Location:Fountain Valley

Department:Physician Billing - Svc Staff

Status:Fulltime

Shift:Days (8hrs shifts) Hybrid

Pay Range:$23.66/hr - $32.52/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Review daily assigned tasks through the applications and as assigned.

Contact insurance companies, other third-party payers regarding claims status and payments via telephone and written correspondence according to established standards. Respond to inquiries and correspondence from insurance companies, patient's and third party payers in a professional and timely manner. Rebill claims as necessary. Review and process denials from insurance companies, process for further review, identifying and initiating appeals as needed. Audit accounts for any necessary corrections, including updating insurance coverage information. Must have working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes and payer policies. Be able to identify denial trends and report to management. Must be able to perform at or above assigned department quality. Must be able to fulfill other duties as assigned by management.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in patient account billing and collection, experience in OBGYN and Radiology/Oncology billing a plus.
• General computer skills, including the ability to use the internet and learn other computer applications.
• General knowledge of medical terminology and ICD10 coding.
• Working knowledge of general medical office procedures required.
• Working knowledge of legal aspects of patient and insurance collections.
• 40 WPM typing, verifiable
• 10 keys by touch
• Must have good listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certificate of Insurance Billing preferred.