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Billing / Coding Specialist

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Columbus, NE
10 days ago

Job Description

Join Columbus Community Hospital as a Billing and Coding Specialist, where you will play a vital role in managing patient billing and insurance claims to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Your skills will contribute to maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance within the healthcare billing process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process insurance and patient bills accurately and timely
  • Review adjustments for Medicaid, Medicare, and other claims
  • Audit insurance card information for accuracy
  • Follow up on unpaid claims and file medical liens
  • Manage accounts receivable efficiently using available tools
  • Prepare claims for electronic filing
  • Collect payments and handle delinquent accounts
  • Answer telephone calls and correspondence professionally
  • Schedule patient appointments
  • Assist with Clinic Receptionist duties as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Computer knowledge
  • Accounting skills
  • Business office machine familiarity
  • Knowledge of insurance and CPT/HCPCS coding
  • Knowledge of credit and collection practices
  • Familiarity with CMS and third-party regulations

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma with courses in business, computers, and accounting
  • Hospital or medical-related experience
  • Some college education