Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description: The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for the timely follow-up of claims billed and the resolution of accounts. Oversees the account receivables and maintains detailed/accurate account documentation. Follow up on open claims thoroughly, accurately, promptly, and with all supporting documentation responsible for maintaining and updating billing guidelines, fee schedules, contract rates, etc. Review, document and resolve all incoming correspondence and payor calls; assist as needed on aging reports, reports all payor issues and/or denial trends to Lead/Supervisor and may appeal and/or rebill underpaid claims and assist with payments as needed. Schedule - Monday - Friday this is a hybrid position. With two weeks of in person training. Essential Functions Review billing claim forms to ensure fields are accurately populated and aligned. Identify and return incomplete claim information and /or supporting documentation to meet payor requirements Initiate contact and respond to inquiries from various external sources Comply with all government and third-party payers, regulatory mandated requirements for billing collects and PHI Answer questions and assist AR regarding billing issues as needed Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information under HIPPA guidelines Meet departmental productivity and quality standards in time frame given upon completion of training Skills Medical Billing and Coding Reimbursement Billing Operations Medical Billing Software Insurance claims processing ICD Coding Patient Care Medicare Billing Physical Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated skill to be self-directed, coupled with exemplary time management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks Ability to execute processes efficiently and maintain the highest level of quality Demonstrates ability to identify and communicate issues Computer literacy skills, including Google and Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Office products Enhanced communication and customer service skills Preferred Qualifications Experience and working knowledge of 1500 claim forms Experience with billing editor systems Understanding of the entire revenue cycle process Knowledge of Revenue and ICD coding language 1-2 years of back-end revenue cycle experience in a facility and hospital setting Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare billing regulations Physical Requirements See, read/or operate computers, telephones, office equipment, documents, labels including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands. Remain sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone or other equipment. Frequent interactions with associates and patient care providers that require associate to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately particularly during emergency situations. Location: Valley Center Tower Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.93 - $27.45 We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! Click sign in at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. 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