Billing Specialist

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Billing Specialist for Home Health, where your expertise will drive accurate and efficient billing processes within a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. Experience Required. In this vital role, you will manage the entire billing cycle for home health services, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and maximizing revenue flow. Your attention to detail and knowledge of medical coding and insurance claims will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and operational excellence. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and have a passion for healthcare finance, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Duties

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate medical claims using billing software and EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems
• Ensure proper coding of services using CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group), ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding standards
• Verify patient insurance information, health coverage details, and process medical collections efficiently
• Follow up on unpaid or denied claims to facilitate timely reimbursement from insurance providers and patients
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and documentation to support billing accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify billing details and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Stay updated on healthcare claims management regulations, medical terminology, and insurance policies to ensure adherence to industry standards

Qualifications

• Experience required in medical billing within a home health or healthcare setting, with familiarity in medical office procedures
• Proficient in Work, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of medical coding including CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, DRG classifications, and ICD coding practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, billing software, EMR/EHR systems, and healthcare claims management tools
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly with patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers
• Understanding of health insurance policies, medical records management, and medical terminology is essential
• Ability to analyze complex medical bills and resolve billing issues efficiently while maintaining accuracy
• Prior experience with medical collection processes and healthcare reimbursement procedures is highly desirable

Join us as a Billing Specialist Home Health to help streamline financial operations while supporting quality patient care. Your expertise will empower our organization to deliver exceptional health services through precise billing practices and dedicated service.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.