Medical Biller/Insurance Follow Up

Position Overview

The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education – The CORE Institute has been ranked by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Businesses!? It is recognized as #1 for Orthopedic Practices, #1 for Healthiest Healthcare Employers, #3 for Best Healthcare Workplace Culture, and Winner in Best Places to Work.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews insurance denials and rejections to determine the next appropriate action steps and obtain the necessary information to resolve any outstanding denials/rejections.
• Verifies patient demographic information and insurance eligibility including coordination of benefits; updates and confirms as necessary to allow processing of claims to insurance plans.
• Verifies receipt of claim with insurance plans, determining the next appropriate action steps and timeliness of claims maximum reimbursement.
• Researches all information needed to complete the billing process including obtaining information from providers, ancillary services staff, and patients.
• Obtains and attaches referrals/authorizations to appointments/charges.
• Maintains productivity and accuracy metrics per department expectations and AEIOU Behavioral Standards.
• Assumes full responsibility for reducing the accounts receivable of insurance balances by working through outstanding accounts.
• Analyzes account for proper claims processing and payment posting through inquiries from patients or staff.
• Identifies and communicates trends and/or potential issues to the management team.
• Follows and maintains all HOPCo policies and procedures, including those specific to billing and the Revenue Cycle.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two to three years of experience in medical billing.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and the public and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Education: HSD/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer systems. Experience with GE patient management system p
• Knowledge of the physician billing processes, ICD-10, and CPT coding.