What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Biller II position at Millennium Health?
Description
Millennium Health LLC is an accredited specialty laboratory with more than a decade of experience in medication monitoring and drug testing services, helping clinicians monitor the use and misuse of prescription medications and illicit drugs. The testing is used by healthcare professionals to obtain objective information about patients’ recent use of prescription medications and/or illicit drugs, and helps monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Under general supervision, monitors and initiates claim appeals on all insurance claims and pending receivables after final bill. This position will be expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of general coding and billing compliance, the adjudication process, and contractual obligations specific to various payers
The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in this position is responsible. This position is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions for which the individual has demonstrated competency through performance.
California Employee Privacy Notice - Millennium Health LLC
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Millennium Health LLC is an accredited specialty laboratory with more than a decade of experience in medication monitoring and drug testing services, helping clinicians monitor the use and misuse of prescription medications and illicit drugs. The testing is used by healthcare professionals to obtain objective information about patients’ recent use of prescription medications and/or illicit drugs, and helps monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Under general supervision, monitors and initiates claim appeals on all insurance claims and pending receivables after final bill. This position will be expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of general coding and billing compliance, the adjudication process, and contractual obligations specific to various payers
The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in this position is responsible. This position is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions for which the individual has demonstrated competency through performance.
- Prepares appeal letters to insurance carrier when not in agreement with claim denial. Collect necessary information to accompany appeal
- Understanding of reason and denials codes from payors. Able to resolve claim denials based on reason codes
- Verify patient eligibility and resolve any problems
- Contact customers to verify insurance information
- Contact insurance companies to resolve payment issues
- Identify areas for improvement within the billing department
- Work to decrease A/R days to industry standards
- Identifies payor trends and works to resolve
- Correct claims for re-submission
- Assists with monthly close functions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Able to reach and maintain department productivity and quality goals
- Ability to meet individual and team goals with minimal errors as assigned by the Billing Manager Uphold Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA compliance guidelines in relation to billing, collections, and PHI information
- Participates in educational activities and attends staff meetings
- Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Ability to ensure HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance policy, procedures, and standards are always adhered to.
- Ability to ensure administrative, physical and technical cyber security controls are always adhered to.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 3 years of insurance billing and collection experience
- Knowledge of business office procedures
- Knowledge of paper and electronic claim requirements
- Expert knowledge on insurance and reimbursement process
- Familiarity with HIPAA privacy requirements for patient information. Maintains and protects confidential information
- Understanding of medical ICD-9 codes and CPT medical billing codes
- Proficient in the use of computers and common office equipment
- Good math and data entry (typing) skills
- Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
- Exercises good judgment and discretion
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good telephone and patient relations skills
- Detail-oriented and able to prioritize work
- Works with minimal direction and oversight
- Must be flexible to work overtime as necessary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Behavioral and Health Care Resources
- Mileage reimbursement & monthly car stipend
- Salary Range: $18-21/hr.
- Salary offered is dependent on qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
California Employee Privacy Notice - Millennium Health LLC
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Salary : $18 - $21
