Billing Coordinator

Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist
Department: Pathology
Location: New York, 3rd Floor
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contract Durations: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 40
Pay Rate: $21/hour negotiable

Role Overview:
The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for verifying billing form accuracy, entering patient and billing data, investigating account inquiries, and ensuring timely reimbursement. This role requires a strong understanding of ICD-10/CPT coding, insurance billing guidelines, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review billing forms for accuracy and enter data into appropriate databases.
• Investigate billing inquiries, reviewing documentation such as CPT, ICD-9/ICD-10 codes, physician data, TOA, and insurance information.
• Prepare documentation related to account inquiries and resolutions.
• Maintain and update database of account inquiries; generate reports and summaries as needed.
• Identify reasons for claim denials and apply established protocols for resolution.
• Communicate with patients and other parties regarding billing discrepancies, payment arrangements, and account updates.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Required: Associate’s Degree
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Skills & Experience:
Required:

• 2–3 years of medical billing experience, including Medicare, Medicaid, and 3rd-party reimbursement.
• Proficiency in ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT coding.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills to handle interactions with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Capable of multitasking and working under pressure.
• Accurate recording of financial information.

Preferred:

• Accounting and/or financial reporting experience.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.