us healthcare ar caller
job description
• review eligibility and benefits verification for treatments, hospitalizations, and procedures.
• review claims for accuracy and insurance compliance to obtain any missing information.
• prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing.
• follow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframes.
• check insurance payments for accuracy and compliance with contract discount.
• call insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary.
• identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurances.
• review accounts for insurance follow-up.
• research and appeal denied claims.
• update cash spreadsheets and run collection reports.
required skills
• minimum 3 years of experience in medical billing and revenue cycle management.
• knowledge of insurance guidelines including hmo/ppo, medicare, medicaid, and other payer requirements and systems.
• knowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claims.
• familiarity with cpt and icd-10 coding.
• knowledge and understanding of the patient’s health information confidentiality guidelines and procedures in accordance with the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 (hipaa).
• effective communication skills for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issues.
• experience working with billing software and/or practice management software.
• competent use of computer systems, software, and 10 key calculators.
• be able to identify priorities, delegate tasks if needed, and handle conflict in a reasonable fashion.
• problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections.
• a calm manner and patience working with insurances and payers during this process.
• ability to multitask.