Certified Medical Biller/Coder Job in Houston, Texas

We have an immediate opening for a certified medical biller with a strong background in orthopedic or extremity billing. Our fast-growing orthopedic/pain management practice is located in NW Houston (Jersey Village). This is an office-based, FULL-TIME position, M-F.

Key responsibilities Include:

• Billing and Collections of Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury claims
• Working aging reports and identifying claims that require appeal
• Timely follow up and tracking of any unpaid bills
• Follow up with our doctor clients, insurance companies, WC carriers and attorneys as necessary

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in HIPAA dictated environment.
• Accurate Data Entry for billing, collections and accounting.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment, demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the need to communicate and coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations in a fast-paced environment.
• Writes appeals to insurance companies to overturn denied or short paid claims.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, insurance companies, physicians and clinical personnel.
• Checks payer reports weekly to determine the accounts that are outstanding.
• Problem-solves denied claims in a timely manner by contacting insurance adjustors or carrier to obtain information to rebill claims as necessary.

Desired Attributes:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive and motivated self-starter.
• Possess willingness to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the business.
• Ability to work hard toward the company’s common goals.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with particular knowledge of Word and Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Federal Compensation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Workers Compensation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Orthopedic/ Extremity: 2 years (Required)
• Billing: 2 years (Required)
• Insurance Verification: 2 years (Required)

License:

• AAPC (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift