Medical Billing Associate

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
Medical Billing Associate Lubbock 39791BR Position Description Employees in this position are responsible for the maintenance of patient billing accounts and performing numerous related functions to accomplish this task; such as, patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfunded patients, answering patient billing inquiries, collection of unpaid balances and posting of payments in the Regional Campus Business Office. Major/Essential Functions Supports the Philosophy of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Values Based Performance Supports the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center SON Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center Mission, Vision, & Values Follow up for Medicare, Medicaid, and Insurance and private pay accounts. Refile and/or appeal claims as needed to keep the days in A/R down Work electronic claim rejections within the Electronic Task Management (ETM) system and refile claims to carrier Work with patients regarding balance inquiry, reviewing statements, and payments Work closely with Front Desk Supervisor and Unit Manager to correct demographic, guarantor, and insurance issues within the Practice Management System Post patient payments and make adjustments as needed to accounts to reflect accurate balance Know State and Federal billing regulations for both FQHC and non-FQHC services provided by the clinic Working knowledge of referrals for Diabetes Education, OB services, and other new practice programs File secondary claims as appropriate to complete the billing cycle for patient accounts. Move balances to patient responsibility as appropriate Work Enterprise Task Management (ETM) work files weekly to maintain steady reimbursement for all clinic sites Communicate with Unit Manager regarding issues with managed care companies or system issues in order to resolve concerns Scan approved batches into the corresponding buckets within the system Required Qualifications A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of medical or general office experience OR Completion of related education or training and one year of experience. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=881727 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-7a55b44aa6a0af429f3de810d7425d99