Lab Biller/Coder/Collections Specialist
TRILAB, LLC
- Elmhurst, IL
- $18.00-25.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunities for Professional Development and Advancement
- Accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes to ensure correct billing.
- Stay current with coding updates and healthcare regulation changes.
- Timely generate and submit claims to insurance providers.
- Ensure accuracy in patient and insurance information.
- Identify and correct billing errors or discrepancies.
- Diligently monitor outstanding claims and pursue collections with insurance carriers.
- Conduct proactive collection efforts for unpaid balances.
- Resolve claim denials or discrepancies in collaboration with insurance representatives.
- Issue patient invoices for services rendered.
- Offer support with billing inquiries, establishing payment plans as needed.
- Keep organized records of billing and coding activities.
- Prepare reports on billing and collection performance.
- Adhere to healthcare regulations and billing standards.
- Maintain awareness of changes in healthcare policies affecting billing practices.
- Respond to inquiries from patients and insurance companies regarding billing issues.
- Deliver exceptional service in a professional and courteous manner.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical billing and coding.
- Strong knowledge of medical coding systems (e.g., CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS).
- Experience with laboratory services billing is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication skills for liaising with patients, insurers, and team members.