Medical Billing Specialist - (Lakeland, FL)

Position description The Billing/Coding Specialist is responsible for collecting, posting and managing account payments, and for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. Specific position qualifications: - Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper. - Answers questions from patients and Insurance companies. - Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. - Prepares, reviews and sends patient statements - Evaluates patient's financial status and establishes budget payment plans. - Follows and reports status of delinquent account - Makes recommendations for delinquent accounts to be forwarded to collection agencies. - Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.