Remote Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Derick Dermatology PLLC; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount on Cosmetic Services

Job summary

Derick Dermatology PLLC is seeking a Billing and Coding Associate for remote full-time work. You will enter payments in an EMR, generate patient invoices, and accurately code medical claims for electronic submission to payers.

You’ll handle inbound/outbound calls, verify insurance, assist patients with questions, and manage patient and insurance aged receivables. The role emphasizes precise CPT/ICD-10 coding, claim corrections, and proactive follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Official High School Transcripts, Diploma or Equivalency Certificate.
• Ability to navigate between different tabs and systems on the computer while attending phone calls.
• CPB or other Medical Billing Certification desired, but not required.
• CPC or Medical Coding Certification desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, posts, and manages patient account payments.
• Prepares and reviews patient statements.
• Imports and balances EFTs.
• Identifies and corrects rejected claims.
• Reviews delinquent accounts and contacts for collection purposes.
• Verifies patients’ insurance coverage.
• Answer questions regarding billing and insurance policies.
• Process payments from insurance companies.
• Follows up to see if a claim is accepted or denied.
• Reviews and appeals unpaid and denied claims accordingly.
• Evaluates medical record documentation to ensure proper CPT and ICD-10 codes are billed appropriately.
• Obtains precertification, if required, for specific procedures.
• Investigates insurance fraud and reports if found.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Insurance terminology

Clear patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Derick Dermatology PLLC is seeking a Billing and Coding Associate for remote full-time work. You will enter payments in an EMR, generate patient invoices, and accurately code medical claims for electronic submission to payers.

You’ll handle inbound/outbound calls, verify insurance, assist patients with questions, and manage patient and insurance aged receivables. The role emphasizes precise CPT/ICD-10 coding, claim corrections, and proactive follow-ups.