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Medical Collections
- Robert Half Accountemps (Houston, TX)
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Description
Our healthcare client is actively seeking a highly skilled Medical Collections Specialist with extensive insurance experience. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the collection, follow-up, and resolution of outstanding claims with insurance companies while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism. This is a critical position for ensuring timely reimbursement and maintaining strong financial processes in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Review unpaid or incorrectly processed claims and proactively follow up with commercial and government insurance providers to ensure timely payment
+ Analyze and resolve insurance claim denials and underpayments by applying knowledge of payer policies and procedures.
+ Validate patient insurance coverage and review claims to ensure accurate coding and documentation compliance
+ Manage patient and insurance receivables, track aging accounts, and escalate unresolved claims to appropriate leadership as needed.
+ Ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations, payer-specific guidelines, and organizational policies
Requirements
Qualifications:
+ Minimum 2–5 years of experience in medical collections and insurance follow-up.
+ Strong familiarity with healthcare payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers.
+ Proficiency in medical billing software and electronic medical records (EMR) systems like Cerner or Epic
+ Thorough understanding of medical coding (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS) and payer reimbursement methodologies.
+ Advanced skills in problem-solving and communicating effectively with insurance providers and patients.
Certifications (Preferred):
+ Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
+ Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
+ Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
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