We are looking to hire a competent and specialized Medical Billing Specialist for a behavioral health organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for dealing with medical coding, handling insurance claims, payment processing, and a wide array of medical billing tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Handling and overseeing all aspects related to medical billing and coding for patient services.
• Managing and submitting claims to insurance companies.
• Ensuring prompt and accurate billing of services to maximize revenue.
• Verifying insurance benefits and coverage for patients.
• Regular follow-ups with insurance providers on unpaid claims.
• Updating patient records with billing and personal details.
• Implementing and adhering to procedures for managing behavioral health billing processes.
• Solving patient billing complaints and inquiries.
• Coordinating with treatment providers to ensure proper billing information exchange.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with all federal and state health information privacy laws.

• A bachelor's degree in health administration, health management, nursing, or a related field. A certified professional coder (CPC) or certified medical coder (CMC) certification would be a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role as a Billing Clerk or Medical Billing Specialist.
• Prior experience in a medical billing role, preferably in a behavioral health setting.
• Proficiency in medical coding including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Knowledge of medical billing regulations, insurance procedures, and billing software.
• Strong organizational skills with an exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with health information privacy laws and a commitment to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.