Medical Billing Specialist
Description We are seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to join our team located in Flint, Michigan. This role is essential in the healthcare industry, focusing on accurately assigning codes to outpatient medical records, verifying patient data, and working closely with providers to identify the appropriate codes in selecting patients' care plans. This opportunity offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. Responsibilities: Assign accurate codes (CPT-4 and HCPCS) to outpatient medical records based on medical record documentation. Verify, modify, and abstract patient data to meet data integrity and organizational specific protocols and requirements. Keep up to date with the coding and classification system(s) revision cycle (ICD-10-CM and MSDRG annually) and understand changes that impact coding, compliance, and reimbursement requirements. Utilize the multiple electronic and hard copy resources available to assist in understanding and accurately assigning coding and classification codes. Collaborate with the providers to identify the appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes in selecting the patients’ care plans, associated orders for treatment and any co-morbid conditions. Provide education on the appropriate documentation to support all codes captured by the providers in the electronic health record. Undertake other related duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Billing Specialist or in a related role. Proficient in using Allscripts and EHR SYSTEM. Experience with Epaces is a must. Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR). Familiarity with Appeals procedures and protocols. Understanding of Benefit Functions within the healthcare industry. Expertise in Billing Functions, including insurance and patient billing. Experience in Claim Administration, including submission and follow-up. Proficiency in Medical Billing procedures and protocols. Knowledge of Medical Coding, including ICD-10 and CPT codes. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .