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Medical Billing Specialist

Medical Billing Specialist job description

For this role, organizations look for professionals with strong analytical, communication and organizational skills who have experience with electronic medical records and knowledge of CPTs and ICD-10. Candidates should have clinical billing experience working with commercial medical insurance and government healthcare providers, as well as the proven ability to work under pressure.

Typical medical billing specialist duties:

Reviewing medical bills for covered expenses and processing them to private and government insurance and other third-party payersFollowing up on medical claimsAnswering queries pertaining to charges and medical billsReviewing claims for completeness, checking billing for accuracy and sending appealsMaking calls regarding billing to insurance carriers

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National salary range for Medical Billing Specialist

40000 - 50500

Low
40000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
43750
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
50500
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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