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Bettermorninginc

Medical Billing Specialist

Bettermorninginc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Better Morning emerged as an outpatient behavioral health practice in Ashburn, VA in the year of 2014. In addition to providing counseling from the Ashburn office, Better Morning started off as a certified provider for intensive in home and community-based services (IHCBS), for at risk youth in District of Columbia. In August of 2017, Better Morning was certified as a Core service agency (CSA) by DC Department of Behavioral Health. Better Morning founder’s passion for at risk youth and their family were the motivation to keep expanding the evidenced based programs to meet the need of the underserved population. Job Description

Job Summary: Better Morning, a behavioral health service provider in VA and DC, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical Billing Specialist to join our team at VA/DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical billing procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. As a Medical Billing Coordinator, you will be responsible for accurately billing patients and insurance companies, resolving billing discrepancies and claim denials, and ensuring timely payments. Prior experience in DC Medicaid and Manage Care Organization (MCO) are preferred. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Responsibilities: Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility. Communicate with patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers regarding eligibility and coverage. Obtain pre-authorization. Generate and submit medical insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner. Review and appeal denied or rejected claims. Follow up on unpaid claims and overdue balances. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical billing regulations and coding guidelines. Assist in resolving coding issues and billing disputes. Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. Understand credentialing providers with insurance companies. Qualifications

Qualifications: Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical billing and coding. Good understanding of eligibility and authorization. Experience in insurance verification and authorization processes. Proficiency in medical billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems. Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to self-start, multitask and prioritize workload effectively and always maintain professional conduct. Familiarity with the following MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Certification in medical billing and coding (e.g., CPC, CCS-P) preferred but not required. Additional Information

Job Types: Full-time, Contract Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person in NW Washington DC Office

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