Medical Billing Specialist jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Company Overview: :

Nexcare Health Systems offers a fantastic work environment and competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off; paid holidays; medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer paid life insurance; employer paid short-term disability insurance; voluntary long-term disability insurance; optional life insurance buy-up; a 401k plan with a company match; flexible spending account for medical and dependent care; tuition assistance of up to $5,000 per year; and an excellent work-life balance; EAP program; and potential for career advancement.

• We are a company that lives by it's core EPIC :values:

• - E :- Excellence
• - P :- Passion
• - I :- Innovation
• - C :- Care

• - Competitive Salary ranging from $42,000 - 49,000 depending on experience
• Yearly merit increases

• Medical – no deductible or co-pay

• Dental & Vision

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Holiday Pay

• Career Opportunities – Grow your nursing career!

• Tuition Reimbursement

• RN Loan Repayment

• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Unlimited Referral Bonuses

• 401k with employer match

• Download files from clearinghouse and post cash receipts for Medicare, Medicaid and other insurances daily.

• Resolve patient billing inquiries and problems, and follow up on balances due from insurance companies and patients.

• Identify errors and/or omissions of patient insurance and demographic information and report to the manager.

• Maintain access to provider portals for billing and facility staff.

• Review insurance EOBs.

• Identify refunds, provide supporting documentation, and submit for approval.

• Audit accounts for bad debt write-offs, and post monthly bad debt for assigned centers.

• Complete the month end close process, including the monthly bad debt report and cash log.

• Process invoices, cash corrections, and electronic fund transfers.

• Balance bank reconciliations and month-end census.

• Review consolidated billing claims and submit to Accounts Payable.

• Update private room rates and per diem rates for insurances.

• Conduct training on billing processes, use electronic record keeping systems, and assign user IDs, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• State billing experience and/or accounting experience in a related field

• Strong knowledge of insurance guidelines, medical terminology, and HIPAA compliance guidelines.

• Must be detail oriented, have strong math and analytical skills, and have the ability to manage multiple accounts and tasks effectively.

• Strong computer skills, including experience with electronic medical record systems and Excel.

• Must be able to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality regarding patient information and records.

• Solid knowledge of third party billing and collections, with a depth of understanding of UB-04, 1500, CPT, ICD-9 Coding and Consolidated Billing

• Solid knowledge of hospital and/or medical billing and insurance claim filing.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance plans and/or Medicare procedures, and diagnosis coding.