MEDICAL BILLING CLERK

Order Type : Temp

Medical Biller Responsibilities Include: Submitting medical claims to insurance companies and payers Prepare, review and transmit claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claims Obtain referrals and pre-authorizations as required for procedures Check eligibility and benefit verification Follow up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe Call insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary Research and appeal denied claims Answer all patient or insurance inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts Set up patient payment plans and work collection accounts Prepare and update reports Skills: Knowledge of HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid and other payer requirements Computer literate Effective communication abilities (verbal and written) Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures Knowledge of medical terminology Bilingual (English and Spanish)