Billing/Follow-up Specialist -Government (Remote) - OR, WA, AK
About the position PeaceHealth is seeking a Billing/Follow-up Specialist - Government for a full-time position responsible for managing all phases of billing and account follow-up. The role focuses on ensuring thorough and consistent account resolution to promote financial health, including claims submission, follow-up with insurance payors, and resolving reimbursement issues for a multi-facility, multi-specialty organization. Responsibilities Resolve insurance claim rejections/denials and non-payment of claims by payors. , Identify trends in billing and follow-up to expedite resolution of insurance accounts. , Draft appeals to insurance companies for reimbursement of owed monies. , Maintain daily account follow-up work lists while meeting productivity standards. , Ensure compliance with payer contracts and policies for claims processing. , Identify, research, and resolve credit balances, missing payments, payer recoupments, and unposted cash. , Process and maintain correspondence from patients and insurance companies regarding billing and payment. , Submit issues to coding for review to ensure compliance with organizational processes. , Communicate effectively with insurance companies, patients, co-workers, and supervisors. , Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred. , Minimum of 2 years of experience in a billing or insurance account follow-up capacity required. , Formal training or college coursework from a medical coding accredited school may be considered in lieu of experience. , Experience with medical terminology required. , Knowledge of insurance processes and billing guidelines regulations required. , Proficient use of computers including Microsoft Office applications required. , Skilled in 10-key by touch and keyboarding required. , Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. , Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines required. , Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting required. Nice-to-haves Coding knowledge preferred. , Epic experience preferred. , Medical Billing Certificate preferred. , Certified Revenue Cycle Representative preferred. , HealthStream Badge preferred. Benefits 403(b) retirement plan , 403(b) matching contributions , Continuing education credits , Dental insurance , Disability insurance , Employee assistance program , Health insurance Apply Job!