We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to support a Contract position based onsite in Spring, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining accurate billing activity, resolving claim issues, and helping keep reimbursement processes on track through careful follow-up and documentation. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in medical billing, strong knowledge of coding and insurance procedures, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day medical billing tasks, including claim submission, payment posting, and account follow-up to support timely reimbursement.
- Review billing records for accuracy and apply appropriate medical coding information to help reduce processing delays and errors.
- Investigate rejected or denied claims, identify root causes, and take corrective action to improve claim resolution outcomes.
- Post insurance payments accurately and reconcile billing activity to maintain complete and current account records.
- Communicate with insurance carriers and use payer portals to verify claim status, clarify issues, and support collections efforts.
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances to help improve recovery and reduce aging accounts.
- Maintain organized documentation within billing systems and support accurate recordkeeping across daily workflows.
- Use billing platforms and office software effectively, including tools such as Epic, Tebra, Google Docs, Microsoft 365, and related applications as needed.
- At least 2 years of recent experience in medical billing within a healthcare or medical office setting.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and standard diagnostic and procedural coding systems, including ICD-9 and ICD-10.
- Experience handling claims, insurance payment posting, denials, and collections activities.
- Proficiency with medical billing software, practice management systems, and insurance carrier portals.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize work accurately in a high-volume environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Solid problem-solving ability to identify billing discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, EPACES, Epic, or Tebra is an advantage.