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Medical Billing Specialist
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, Minnesota |
About this job
Northwest Respiratory Services is looking for a Private Insurance Billing Specialist to join our team in Bloomington, MN.
HOURS: Monday-Friday (40 hours a week) with occasional weekends and overtime as needed
*Ability to choose one of the following schedules after training is approved and completed:
8 hours per day, 5 days a week
9 hours per day, 4 days a week and 4 hours on the 5th day – rotating schedule
10 hours per day, 4 days a week with the 5th day off – rotating schedule
Basic Responsibilities based on Position:
- Gather and review medical documentation for qualifying coverage to ensure payment will be made
- Obtain, verify and maintain current insurance info to ensure proper and timely claim payment
- Review, correct and submit claims/invoices for payment
- Obtain Prior Authorizations as necessary by product line and payer
- Interpret denials/correspondence and work with insurance companies to receive payment
- Submit reconsiderations, redeterminations and appeals when applicable
- Utilize payer resources, web portals and customer service phone lines to communicate with payers regarding timely reimbursement and denials
Requirements based on Position:
- Able to work independently and in a team atmosphere
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Typing speed of 40+ WPM
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail a must
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, co-workers, management personnel and others
- Maintain thorough understanding of different insurance contracts/payers we handle and keep abreast of any changes with these contracts
- Background in billing Oxygen Equipment, Respiratory Equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, Vents) and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy is preferred
- Experience with invoicing or billing nursing homes directly for services is beneficial
- History working with Brightree billing software is desired
Required Experience:
- DME, Medicare and/or MN Medicaid Policy and Insurance or Facility Billing based on position: 2 years
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word and Excel
Full benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and employer-matched 401(K) retirement plan.
Northwest Respiratory Services is an EO Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled