Overview
Medical Billing Specialist Jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa at remoting.work
Title: Medical Billing Specialist
Company: remoting.work
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
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Job Overview: As a Remote Medical Billing Specialist, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing medical claims, ensuring timely payments, and resolving billing inquiries.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of our organization by ensuring accurate coding, billing, and collections.
Key Responsibilities
- Input patient information into the practice’s billing software
- Submit claims to insurance companies and follow up on unpaid claims
- Resolve any issues that arise with claims or payments
- Answer patient inquiries regarding billing and payment
- Maintain accurate records of billing and collection activities
- Generate monthly reports to track billing and collection performance
- Accurately code medical procedures and diagnoses using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Maintain knowledge of current healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Communicate effectively with insurance companies and providers.
- Assist patients with payment arrangements and financial assistance programs.
- Monitor accounts receivable and proactively pursue timely collection of payments.
- Assist with other billing-related tasks as needed.
- Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions.
Skills And Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge
- Proficiency in medical billing software, ICD-10, CPT, EPIC or Cerner and HCPCS coding.
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance to ensure the proper handling and protection of protected health information (PHI) in all billing and reimbursement processes.
- Familiarity with insurance billing procedures and regulations.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable and collections.
Skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Expertise in claim denial management and appeals, including identifying reasons for denials, submitting appeals, and following up to ensure timely resolution in accordance with payer guidelines.
- Able to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in computer software and billing systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
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