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Labcorp Healthcare Billing Specialist- (Remote near Pensacola, FL region ) in Pensacola, Florida
HEALTHCARE BILLING SPECIALIST (HBS) - REMOTE near Pensacola, FL region
At Labcorp, you are part of a journey to accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and improve the delivery of care for all. You’ll be inspired to discover more, develop new skills and pursue career-building opportunities as we help solve some of today’s biggest health challenges around the world. Together, let’s embrace possibilities and change lives!
Labcorp is seeking a HealthCare Billing Specialist to join our team in our Revenue Cycle Management Division . This position will be a REMOTE position but some time may be needed to go to Pensacola, FL region for training, equipment pick up, etc. The shift is somewhat flexible but will be Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm -EST time zone.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for billing clean claims for the lab billing office (LBO). Prepare and complete claims for commercial insurance companies, third party organizations and/or government or self payers.
Submits all facility and invoice billing for Ascension-FL hospitals along with reviewing and fixing facility billing issues.
Confirm insurance coverage. Determine necessity for pre-authorization and obtain authorization for scheduled procedures.
Reviews all specimens that failed to post and reviews code for medical necessity as applicable. Research, analyze and reconcile billing and reimbursement practices.
Inputs “providers not in system” and troubleshoots issues related to provider errors.
Evaluates claims to mitigate denials and lessen failures to post claims. Reviews claims to see what is lacking and apply the needed information to make the claim billable.
Answers electronic requests for additional information from other departments (e.g., credit charges as requested, review CPT codes, append modifiers, etc.). Consult with appropriate parties to resolve unbilled claims.
Request charge data master (CDM) builds to facilitate billing.
Maintain detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities. Maintain documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.
Provide peer-to-peer training as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Prefer Ascension-Florida or Sacred Heart Hospital Florida experience
(medical systems)
Prefer Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification
High School Diploma or equivalent required
REMOTE work:Must have high level Internet speed (50 mbps) connectivity
Billing Data Entry which requires 10 key skills
Compare data with source documents and enter billing information provided
Research missing or incorrect information
Verification of insurance information
Ensure daily/weekly billing activities are completed accurately and timely
Research/update billing demographic data to ensure prompt payment from insurance
Communication through phone calls with clients/patients to resolve billing defects
Meet daily and weekly goals in a fast-paced/production environment
Ensure billing transactions are processed in a timely manner
High School Diploma or equivalent
REMOTE work:Must have high level Internet speed (50 mbps) connectivity
Dedicated work from home workspace
Ability to manage time and tasks independently while maintaining productivity
Strong attention to detail which requires following Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to perform successfully in a team environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft office
Alpha-Numeric Data Entry proficiency
Extensive computer and phone work
Why should I become a Healthcare Billing Specialist at Labcorp?
Generous Paid Time off!
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Options!
Flexible Spending Accounts!
401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plans!
No Charge Lab Testing!
Fitness Reimbursement Program!
And many more incentives!
Application Window: 4-19-24
Pay Range: $15/hr or minimum state wage - $19.00/hr
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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