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Medical Billing Lead at Florida Eye Associates Inc – Melbourne, Florida

Florida Eye Associates Inc
Melbourne, Florida, 32901, United States
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Description:
  • Lead a team of billing specialists and provide leadership and support as needed
  • Medical and ASC Facility billing
  • Request authorizations from insurance companies, primary providers and verify benefits
  • Manage unallocated funds
  • Manage transactions for multiple entities
  • Manager collection balances and insurance aging
  • Ensuring accurate claims information, including patient data, diagnoses and procedure codes
  • Submitting claims on time to primary, secondary and tertiary payers
  • Following up on denied or unpaid claims, including appeals and resubmissions
  • Generating patient statements and invoices, including prior payments and the remaining balance
  • Posting patient and insurance payments to correct line items when received
  • Working knowledge of CPT, ICD 10, HCFA 1500, UB04 claim forms, HIPPA billing and insurance regulations, insurance benefits and appeal processes
  • Thorough understanding of medical billing, collections and payment posting, revenue cycle, third party payers, Medicare; strong knowledge of Florida and Federal payer regulations.
  • Understanding of privacy laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and how to protect patient data
  • Reconciling payment reports and calculating copays and deductibles
  • Excellent computing skills, including an understanding of electronic health records (EHR) and claims software – EMA software a plus
  • Review payer contracts
  • Monthly Close
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in billing
  • Caring, patient and friendly attitude
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Well-organized with excellent attention to detail
  • Familiarity with billing software and systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent follow-up skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to billing and collections
  • Team player with positive attitude

Job Location

Melbourne, Florida, 32901, United States

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