Medical Biller / Collections Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Medical Biller / Collections Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis fully onsite in Eagan, Minnesota. This role involves handling a variety of billing and collections tasks specific to mental health services, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all processes. If you have expertise in medical billing and insurance claims, along with a commitment to delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare, review, and submit precise insurance claims for mental health services through electronic or paper submission methods.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits prior to initiating billing processes.
• Accurately post payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts.
• Investigate and resolve unpaid or denied claims, addressing any discrepancies in billing.
• Stay updated on relevant medical codes and regulations, ensuring compliance with all standards.
• Coordinate with insurance providers, healthcare professionals, and patients to resolve billing-related issues.
• Generate and distribute patient statements while establishing payment arrangements as needed.
• Ensure adherence to state, federal, and organizational billing regulations.
• Maintain organized and detailed billing records, preparing reports as required.
• Proven experience in medical billing and collections, specifically in mental health services.
• Strong knowledge of insurance verification processes and disability claims.
• Familiarity with medical codes, including ICD-10, and billing regulations.
• Ability to manage hospital billing, appeals, and denials efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with insurance companies, providers, and patients.
• Proficiency in handling medical claims and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accurate records and compliance.
• Experience with generating reports and managing payment arrangements.