Billing Specialist

Billing SpecialistThe mission of Grant a Gift Autism Foundation (GGAF) – Ackerman Center is to help children, young adults, and their families master living with autism by providing access to the best-in-class diagnostic and treatment services, vocational programs, family support, and case management to all families facing the challenges of autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.DepartmentAccounting & Finance TeamThe Accounting & Finance Team are responsible for all financials matters regarding the organization. This includes reporting and recording transactions, forecasting future inputs and outputs, and maintaining financial internal controls.Job DescriptionThe Credentialing and Billing Specialist is responsible for accurately collecting and posting payments for medical and behavioral procedures and services. Working in conjunction with a team, the Credentialing and Billing Specialist will maintain credentialing, monitor and organize patient medical costs, and send invoices to collect payments from patients and their insurers.Duties and ResponsibilitiesBillingPrepare and submit billing data and medical claims to insurance companiesEnsure that patients’ medical and insurance information is accurate and up to datePrepare bills and invoices, and document amounts due for medical procedures and servicesCollect and review referrals and pre-authorizationsMonitor and record payments.Knowledge of A/R claim follow ups and appealsKnowledge of CPT & ICS codesFollow up on missed payments and resolve financial discrepanciesExamine patient bills for accuracy and request any missing informationInvestigate and appeal denied claimsHelp patients develop patient payment plansVerify and update patient registration information in the practice management system.Educational RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalentMedical Billing and Coding Certificate (Required)Bachelors in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent (Preferred)QualificationsA minimum of two years of experience within a billing department in healthcare revenue cycle operations.Experience with behavioral health: psychology, applied behavior analysis, speech-language pathology, specialist pediatric care (preferred)Demonstrated successful healthcare revenue cycle experience.Knowledge of claims processing and editing systems.Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and diagnosis codingAbility to read and interpret payor contracts.Physical ReequipmentsManual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.Requires sitting and standing for long periods associated with a normal office environment.Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayWork setting:OfficeLicense/Certification:Medical Billing Certification (Required)Ability to Relocate:Las Vegas, NV 89106: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person