Medical Biller

Annual Salary: $52,000 - $72,800This is a non-exempt position. Applicants must pass a background check.

Work Location and Hours of OperationsNorthwest Asthma and Allergy – 9725 Third Ave NE, Ste 500 Seattle, WA 98115Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (This position must work onsite)

Benefits Include

Medical PPO and HDHP/HSA plansDental PPOVisionEmployer paid Life and AD&DEmployer paid LTD and STDProfit sharing and 401k planVacation - 15 days per year (prorated in the first calendar year)Sick Time - 1 hour accrued per 40 hours worked About Us Allergies, asthma, and immune diseases can have a drastic effect on an individual's quality of life. As the largest asthma and allergy practice in Washington State, we are dedicated to providing solutions that improve the quality of life for infants, children, and adults affected by allergy, asthma, sinus disease, eczema, hives, and immune system disorders. For decades, we have been dedicated to providing individually focused care from a team of award-winning Board certified/eligible physicians and highly trained, compassionate support staff.

We are committed to listening carefully and treating each patient with kindness, respect, and courtesy. We apply our specialized knowledge to deliver patient-centered, cost-effective care with compassion and integrity.

Job Summary

Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center (NAAC) is seeking a medical biller who will be responsible for handling and transferring patient information, submitting claims to insurance companies and ensuring that payments for medical services are received in a timely manner. This position works closely with patient service representatives and clinical staff to troubleshoot errors and ensure a smooth and efficient revenue stream.

Responsibilities and Duties

Demonstrate competency as a claims resolution specialist. Perform claims resolution or medical billing and appeals or claims denials in Athena within the last two years. Conduct AR Follow-up both on front end scrubs and back-end denials utilizing best practices. Scrub charges for submission and launch appeals via the Athena billing platform. Review and clear claim edits in the system. Types of edits to be worked include registration, insurance, charge, and related issues.Demonstrate a detailed understanding of how to read and interpret EOB's and denials from all insurance carriers (including the financial components such as co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance).Possess a thorough knowledge of appeals processing from end to end across all payer categories based on insurance denials. Differentiate between best practices of appeal, coding review, credentialing review and/or adjustment. Contact insurance companies and utilize web portal and websites for appeal, eligibility, remittance, and payment information. Candidate must be able to report and communicate issues and trends.Meet or exceed daily productivity benchmarks.

Compensation details: 25-35 Hourly Wage