Wound-Care Medical Billing Specialist

Carenomics; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Carenomics is seeking a Medical Biller in Lubbock, TX to manage timely submission and follow-up of medical claims, verify insurance, and perform billing-related tasks. You will handle accounts receivable, payment posting, denials, and appeals while coordinating with clinical and administrative staff.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of medical insurance billing, can work independently, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical billing and insurance claims.
• Ability to verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
• Wound-care billing experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit clean medical claims to insurance companies.
• Review claims for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Follow up on unpaid, rejected, and denied claims.
• Research and resolve claim denials and billing issues.
• File and track insurance appeals and reconsiderations.
• Work accounts receivable and identify outstanding balances requiring follow-up.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits when needed.
• Review patient accounts for accurate charges, payments, adjustments, and balances.
• Post insurance and patient payments accurately.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize accounts based on timely filing and other payer deadlines.
• Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status, payment issues, denials, and appeals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of billing follow-up and correspondence.
• Identify recurring billing issues and communicate them to management.
• Work closely with clinical and front-office staff to resolve missing or incorrect information.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, commercial insurance, and other payer requirements.
• Stay current with payer requirements, billing guidelines, and changes affecting wound-care services.
• Perform other billing and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Medical billing experience

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Carenomics is seeking a Medical Biller in Lubbock, TX to manage timely submission and follow-up of medical claims, verify insurance, and perform billing-related tasks. You will handle accounts receivable, payment posting, denials, and appeals while coordinating with clinical and administrative staff.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of medical insurance billing, can work independently, and communicate effectively.