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Medical Billing Specialist
- Robert Half Accountemps (New Orleans, LA)
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely processing of medical claims, collections, and coding. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, this position offers an opportunity to contribute your expertise to a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Responsibilities:
• Process medical claims with accuracy and efficiency, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct medical coding to ensure proper classification and compliance with billing requirements.
• Manage collections by following up on outstanding balances and resolving discrepancies.
• Utilize Epaces and other systems to monitor claims and maintain data integrity.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and insurance companies to address billing issues.
• Verify patient information and insurance details to facilitate accurate billing.
• Identify and resolve errors in claims submissions to minimize delays and denials.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing policies, procedures, and regulatory changes.
• Generate reports to track billing performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline billing processes and enhance operational efficiency. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical billing, coding, and collections.
• Proficiency in handling medical claims and working with Epaces systems.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and coding standards.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with healthcare providers and insurance representatives.
• Ability to analyze and resolve billing discrepancies with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements in medical billing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy and organizational skills.
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