The Billing & Coding Specialist adjudicates incoming claims in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines, as outlined by Leon Health and contractual agreements; within mandated timeframes; and according to rates as reflected in respective provider contracts. The Claims Examiner I will be responsible for adjudicating claims from a variety of medical specialties in a timely manner to maintain turnaround time regulatory requirements.
Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter claim data accurately and timely, in alignment with departmental production and quality goals
• Manually price and adjudicate claims as needed.
• Maintain a minimum of 98% accuracy at all times
• Apply policies and procedures to confirm that claims meet criteria for payment and are in compliance with MBA contractual guidelines
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• Ensure claims payments are made within time frames as reflected in contractual agreements
• Identify and refer potential fraud and abuse cases to the Compliance Department
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience in healthcare claims processing, medical billing or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment, knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel.
• Detailed knowledge of electronic billing processes and universal billing forms (UB04, CMS-1500)
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of CPT Codes and HCPCs codes
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding
• HIPAA regulations
• Medicaid and Medicare claim processing experience a plus
• Ability to read and interpret general business correspondence, procedure manual, and specific plan document

Abilities Required

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to adhere to deadlines and identified time frames
• Ability to read, write and communicate at a professional level
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills