Billing Specialist - West Virginia Employer : Job Details

The employer is seeking a billing specialist. Qualifications: must have high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in medical billing. ICD-10 - 1 year experience preferred, AAPC or AHIMA coding certifications preferred. The billing specialist is responsible for serving as an integral part of a clinical team with the core responsibilities of collecting, posting, and managing charges of payment. The billing specialist is also responsible for submission of medical claims and must be well-versed in insurance matters. The billing specialist is also responsible for performing clerical procedures related to verifying insurance information and benefits verification and obtaining authorization for behavioral health and SUD/OUD services in accordance with established rules procedures, specified time frames, and regulatory requirements. The specialist processes clinical information in a timely manner to prevent treatment delays and to avoid denials from third-party payers and maintain confidentiality of patient information.