Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (Part-Time) in Redondo Beach, California at BLUME BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC

Blume Behavioral Health is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Billing & Coding Specialist to join our growing team and support our revenue cycle operations. This role combines insurance verification, coding, billing, and accounts receivable management to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. This role will work closely with clinical and administrative staff. We're a small but highly collaborative team where attention to detail and billing expertise make a big impact! This a part-time (20-25 hours), on-site role based in Redondo Beach, CA.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Billing & Coding Specialist to support the full revenue cycle process. This role combines insurance verification, coding, billing, and accounts receivable management to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits prior to services.
• Accurately assign codes for procedures and diagnoses.
• Prepare and submit electronic and paper claims to insurance payers.
• Monitor claim status, follow up on denials, and process appeals.
• Post payments, reconcile accounts, and manage aging reports.
• Communicate with patients regarding billing inquiries and payment plans.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and payer regulations.
• Generate monthly billing and collection reports for management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Certification in medical billing and coding (e.g., CPC, CPB) strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in medical billing and coding.
• Proficiency in EHR and billing software.
• Strong knowledge of billing codes and insurance guidelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and data security.