Physician Billing Specialist-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Physician Billing Specialist to handle all aspects of accounts receivable for professional claims. The role focuses on denial analysis, payer follow-up, and ensuring timely reimbursements through accurate claim processing.

You will coordinate with practices and hospital departments, process corrections, appeals, and resubmissions while monitoring reimbursement trends and reporting challenges to management.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Knowledge of medical billing and insurance reimbursement practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding.
• Ability to type accurately 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on outstanding A/R by analyzing denials and unpaid claims with payers.
• Ensure accurate claim processing by following up with payers for timely payment.
• Process claims in revenue cycle system, check eligibility and correct errors.
• Coordinate with departments to answer claim questions and process claims.

Skills

English proficiency

Medical billing knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Typing speed 45 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Physician Billing Specialist-Full Time-Days page is loaded## Physician Billing Specialist-Full Time-Dayslocations: CFVtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 40208**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Physician Financial Services**Job Family**Clerical**Work Shift**Days (United States of America)**Summary**Handle all aspects of Accounts Receivable for professional claims including denial management, analysis of denials, follow up on unpaid claims and identify barriers to reimbursement.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Follow up on outstanding A/R by working and analyzing denials, following up on unpaid claims (primary, secondary or tertiary) with payers and researching issues that have contributed to unpaid claims* Ensure accurate claim processing by following up with payers as needed using payer websites and phone calls to ensure timely payment* Work in revenue cycle system to process claims, check eligibility and make corrections to ensure customers and payers receive accurate and timely claim resolution* Coordinate and communicate with practices/hospital departments as needed to answer claim related questions and process claims accordingly* Research and make necessary corrections to insurance company requests through timely follow-up and correspondence (i.e medical record requests, appeals, claims resubmissions)* Complete Payment Tracking Forms when monies have been sent to the hospital* Complete refund forms for monies due to an insurance company or a patient due to an overpayment* Keeps management team abreast of challenges with reimbursement or claim related trends* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* High school graduate or equivalent required## **Work Experience**:* 1-year experience in physician billing, medical practice charge entry or coding and/or hospital revenue cycle process and practices required## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language* Knowledge of medical billing and insurance reimbursement practices and procedures and medical insurance requirements* Communication skills* Excellent customer service and teamwork* Computer skills including Microsoft suite* Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding* Ability to type accurately 45 words per minute## **Physical Requirements**:* Motor coordination and finger dexterity required to operate the calculator, computer keyboard and typewriter* Light lifting and carrying may be required* Reaching for and handling light weight files**Required Licenses and Certifications**Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFor exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.