We are looking for a skilled Medical Billing Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with expertise in medical billing and coding to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring patient eligibility, securing authorizations, and maintaining accurate billing processes. Responsibilities: • Verify patient health plan eligibility and benefits for scheduled radiology procedures, ensuring timely and accurate assessments. • Initiate, track, and secure prior authorizations or pre-certifications for radiology services, including reviewing codes for alignment with medical necessity. • Address patient inquiries regarding billing, assist with payments, and resolve claims discrepancies by escalating complex issues when necessary. • Process appeals for denied claims and prepare zero-balance bills upon patient request. • Collaborate effectively with patients, physician offices, insurance companies, and internal staff to ensure smooth communication and resolution of billing-related matters. • Document all interactions and updates in electronic health records and billing systems with precision. • Stay informed on changes in insurance policies, payer guidelines, and coding practices related to radiology services. • Ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulations throughout all billing and authorization processes.

• Proficiency in medical billing, coding, and claims management. • Solid understanding of insurance verification processes and prior authorization requirements. • Experience using online payer portals and electronic health record systems. • Strong communication skills to interact with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance representatives. • Ability to resolve billing discrepancies and prepare appeals for denied claims. • Knowledge of current insurance regulations and compliance standards. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in handling billing documentation. • Experience with radiology billing is a plus.

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Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
Temporary
23.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Medical Billing Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with expertise in medical billing and coding to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring patient eligibility, securing authorizations, and maintaining accurate billing processes. Responsibilities: • Verify patient health plan eligibility and benefits for scheduled radiology procedures, ensuring timely and accurate assessments. • Initiate, track, and secure prior authorizations or pre-certifications for radiology services, including reviewing codes for alignment with medical necessity. • Address patient inquiries regarding billing, assist with payments, and resolve claims discrepancies by escalating complex issues when necessary. • Process appeals for denied claims and prepare zero-balance bills upon patient request. • Collaborate effectively with patients, physician offices, insurance companies, and internal staff to ensure smooth communication and resolution of billing-related matters. • Document all interactions and updates in electronic health records and billing systems with precision. • Stay informed on changes in insurance policies, payer guidelines, and coding practices related to radiology services. • Ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulations throughout all billing and authorization processes.
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