The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Billing Specialist. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The Billing Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, billing private insurance/secondary using computerized billing program and check billing logs for completion/errors, enter billing charges, ICD-10 codes, verify patients' insurance coverage, manage assigned workflows to include follow up on status of claims, denials and appeals for timely receipt of payment, contact insurance companies regarding denied claims, and other duties as assigned. The Billing Specialist must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.
Education required: HS/GED
Experience: 1 year Payor knowledge preferred. Working knowledge of medical billing with minimum 1-2 years insurance collections experience preferred. Experience with HIPAA and compliance-sensitive environments preferred
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At The Orthopaedic Center, we are proud to be the region’s leading orthopaedic group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our dynamic and expanding organization and become part of a team committed to outstanding orthopaedic care.
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
