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Medical Billing Specialist Our client in Chicago has an immediate need for an experienced Medical Biller that can process 20 to 40 claims a day. MUST HAVE experience processing at least 20 to 40 claims a day! Must have 6+ years of CURRENT medical billing experience. Experience with surgery billing a plus Duties and Responsibilities: Patient procedure estimates and benefits verifications. Collects and verifies all patient insurance information needed to complete the billing process. Follows all guidelines as set forth by HIPAA. Completes all necessary insurance forms to process the proper billing information in a timely manner as required by all third-party payers. Deposits any cash/checks to bank daily. Transmits daily all electronic claims to billing company or third-party payers. Researches and resolves any electronic claim delays within 24 hours of exception report print date. Submits all paper claims and supporting documentation as required by payers. Resolves patient complaints and requests regarding insurance billing in a courteous manner, initiates accurate account adjustment/ payment arrangements. Follows all billing problems to conclusion. Submits secondary and tertiary insurances. Follows up and resubmits insurance claims as required. Responsible for monthly billing cycle/ patient statements. Reconciles with administration for month end. Distributes encounters without claims/ open charts to providers weekly. Collecting and posting co-pays and other balances. Updating records, and scanning insurance card, id, and other billing related info in patient chart and/or EMR. Following up on patient responsibility portion of bill. Insurance eligibility. For immediate consideration, send your resume to #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Complete monthly billing within five (5) business days for all entities and locations.
2. Manage 10+ member billing team performance including setting regular goals, setting productivity standards, carrying out performance evaluations and recommend necessary actions
3. Run weekly staff meetings
4. Supervise the billing operations
   1. Insurance eligibility and authorization
   2. Preparing claim for submission (including coding)
   3. Address and resolve coding-related billing issues by consulting with other departments (techs, nurses, clients) to clearly understand patient’s records
   4. Train, allocate work, and resolve problems among billing personnel
   5. Submit billing to insurance and facilities
   6. Posting payments
   7. Responsible party billing
   8. Rejections, denials, appeals, resubmissions
   9. Reimbursement management
   10. Identify opportunities for insurance credentialing
   11. Related to medical record request and CERTs
5. Work closely with All-Stat’s Finance Dept to project go-forward staffing needs
6. Conduct new employee interviews.
7. Spearhead cross-training of billing employees
8. Carry out analysis of trends affecting coding, charges, accounts receivable, and collection, and assign manageable tasks to billing staff
9. Carry out audits of current procedures and processes, billing operations improvements and coordinate necessary actions
10. Ensure quality and appropriate trainings are provided to newly hired and existing billing staff through effect supervision and coordination of the training process, and by adhering to established company standard operating procedures
11. Collaborate with other departments (including Client Services and Operations) to get and analyze additional information about patients to be able to record and process billing effectively and spearhead opportunities for process improvements
12. Ensure the billing activities follow payer, State, and Federal requirements, regulations, and guidelines
13. Remain updated on billing and coding standards and regulations
14. Remain updated on HIPAA and all other health information management issues and regulations
15. Comply with medical billing and coding policies and guidelines
16. Report all department concerns and issues to the Director of Revenue for prompt necessary action.
17. Partner with Compliance Department over all billing activities including participating in internal and external audits.

Work Experience Requirements

1. Experience with radiology billing
2. Proven ability to perform strategic planning and priority setting for a billing department
3. Proven track record for improving process efficiencies and solving problems
4. Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate 10+ direct reports
5. Detail oriented.
6. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and internal personal skills.
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
9. In-office position, this is a non-remote role

Preferred

1. 1. Experience with Mobile Radiology billing
   2. Experience invoicing both Medicare part A and part B

Compensation: (Based on experience): Range from $65k - $75k
Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, 401k Benefits Package
• PTO
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Overtime Opportunities

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Salary: Negotiable

The Medical Billing Specialist is a key member of the financial team at the Chicago Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of insurance payments, conducting appeals on improperly processed claims, and maintaining diligent follow-up on outstanding claims and denials. The Specialist will also assist with coding issues and patient inquiries regarding billing.

Key Responsibilities:

Payment Posting:

• Accurately post insurance payments from mail batches and electronic funds transfers (EFT) from various sources, including websites and ECW EFTs.
• Review and reconcile payment entries to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.

Claims Management:

• Conduct thorough follow-ups on all outstanding insurance claims to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Investigate and appeal underpaid or denied claims by gathering necessary documentation and submitting detailed appeals to insurance companies.
• Proactively manage the Payer Denied Bucket by reviewing and resolving denied claims from commercial insurances.

Appeals and Rejections:

• Handle mail batch rejections by reviewing the reason for rejection, correcting any issues, and resubmitting the claims.
• Track the status of appeals by monitoring the appeal bucket and performing regular follow-ups until the appeal is resolved.

Coding and Compliance:

• Assist with coding issues by reviewing and suggesting appropriate corrections to ensure accurate billing and compliance with medical coding standards.

Communication and Customer Service:

• Respond to patient inquiries, providing clear explanations of benefits and answering insurance-related questions.
• Ensure timely and professional responses to emails and voicemails related to billing inquiries.

Surgical and Commercial Billing:

• Handle billing for surgical procedures, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all claims.
• Manage commercial billing processes, including claim submission and follow-up.

Cross-Training and Collaboration:

• Be cross-trained and serve as a backup for various billing positions within the department, maintaining the flexibility to support different functions as needed.

Administrative Support:

• Complete actions and telephone encounters promptly, maintaining a high standard of patient service.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management to support the billing department.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelors degree in finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Certification in medical billing and coding is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical billing, specifically in an orthopedic or similar specialty practice.
• Proficiency with medical billing software, preferably ECW (eClinicalWorks), and a solid understanding of EFTs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, and CPT coding.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain complex billing issues in understandable terms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to adhere to deadlines and patient service standards.

The Medical Billing Specialist at Chicago Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery is integral to our team, ensuring the practice's financial health through meticulous billing management and exceptional patient service. If you have a passion for healthcare finance and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply.

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Role Description

The Billing & Benefits Specialist is a critical element of the Skyway mission, which is to ensure that all team members, even those not providing direct clinical care, know and believe they can change and improve patient’s lives. When serving with integrity and in alignment with the Skyway Mission, we create a reverberating positive impact on the patients.

Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate, timely submission of CMS1500 and UB-04 claim forms.
• Maximize accurate reimbursement with the goal of reducing reoccurring billing and collection errors and improving the clean claim pass rate.
• Treats client with respect and maintains confidentiality.
• Resolution of all delinquent patient accounts, per guidelines, to secure payment.
• Answers the telephone professionally and in a timely manner; directs calls appropriately.
• Payment posting (ERA and manual posting).
• Establishing payment arrangements per company policy
• Provides input to the revenue cycle management to identify and correct issues preventing clean claim submission.
• Interact with internal and external resources to resolve billing inquires and claims discrepancies.
• Orders itemized bills for patients and insurance companies when requested.
• Generate and reconcile reports.
• Demonstrates a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized.
• Maintain completion of all competencies associated with the role and in accordance with Skyway Behavioral Health policies and subsequent Joint Commission standards.
• Supports the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic in initiatives. Develops, implements, and improves processes to ensure that established policies, goals, and objectives are achieved.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Must have strong attention to detail, investigational and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience in a clinical or medical setting.
• Proficient (preferably in behavioral health) and billing terminology.
• Basic understanding of CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, ICD 10
• Have an understanding of HIPAA regulations.
• High school/GED or higher, medical billing/coding training/certification or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional organization skills, reliable and timely.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that are clear, respectful, and considerate of others’ perspectives.
• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong computer skills, able to quickly learn billing software.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Reliable form of transportation to work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel),
• Familiarity with the use of EMR systems and payer portals.
• Ability to multitask.

Additional Preferred Skills

• IOP/PHP billing knowledge and experience with BCBS UPP payments
• A passion for coaching, mentorship, and team development.
• A problem-solving orientation and eagerness to identify process gaps and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently as needed, recognizes the need for support, and demonstrate the willingness to ask for help.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond with confidence during challenging or chaotic situations.
• Someone who embodies Skyway values:
  • Embraces the whole person.
  • Commits to innovative research-based programs.
  • Believes we are better together.
  • Celebrates expressions of diversity.
  • Believes in service and supporting our communities.
  • Views leadership as a privilege to elevate others to their highest potential.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Dental benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Vision benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K Safe Harbor Match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Wellness/Self-Care Days
• Paid sick time
• Collaborative professional growth development

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work hours may vary in this leadership role and may require responding to phone calls from direct reports during off hours.

Skyway Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Why USA Clinics Group?

Founded by Harvard-trained physicians with a vision of offering patient-first care beyond the hospital settings, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest network of outpatient vein, fibroid, vascular, and prostate centers, with 170+ clinics across the country. Our mission is simple: deliver life-changing, minimally invasive care, close to home.

We’re building a culture where innovation, compassion, and accountability thrive. While proud of our growth, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead, and the team we’re building to get there. We look forward to meeting you!

Why You'll Love Working with us:

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Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities

• Processing and accurately recording transactions
• Maintaining detailed records of payments and account statuses
• Researching any account discrepancies and taking appropriate action for resolution
• Creating accurate and informative reports
• Collaborating with other departments to gather additional information, ensure accounts are up-to-date, and develop repayment plans
• Communicating with clients regarding the payments on their accounts

• Bachelors degree is preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or in a similar position
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting software
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

Why USA Clinics Group?Founded by Harvard-trained physicians with a vision of offering patient-first care beyond the hospital settings, we've grown into the nation's largest network of outpatient vein, fibroid, vascular, and prostate centers, with 170+ clinics across the country. Our mission is simple: deliver life-changing, minimally invasive care, close to home.We're building a culture where innovation, compassion, and accountability thrive. While proud of our growth, we're even more excited about what's ahead, and the team we're building to get there. We look forward to meeting you!Why You'll Love Working with us: Rapid career advancement Competitive compensation package Positive, team-oriented environment Work with cutting-ed technology Make a real impact on patients' lives Join a fast-growing, mission-driven companyWe're building a culture where innovation, compassion, and accountability thrive. While proud of our growth, we're even more excited about what's ahead, and the team we're building to get there. We look forward to meeting you!Why You'll Love Working with us: Rapid career advancement Competitive compensation package Fully Paid Clinical Training Work with cutting-edge technology Make a real impact on patients' lives Join a fast-growing, mission-driven company Positive, team-oriented environment Position Summary:As a member of the USA Vein Clinics team you will be responsible for contacting patients regarding their outstanding balances. This position will be proactively resolving missing data issues, answering questions about why a patient has a liability, and securing payment. This position will work closely with the Manager of Revenue Cycle to ensure patients are being appropriately informed about their financial responsibility. The Patient collection representative is an important patient interaction point for the organization. Position Details:Location: Corporate office in Northbrook, IL (no remote work)Full-time between the hours of 8am-430pmCompensation: $23-$30/hr based on experience and qualificationsKey Responsibilities:Utilizing a dialer to contact patientProviding an interpretation of the patient's benefits and, so our patient understand why they have a balance owedResponsible for interacting with USA Vein Clinics leadership and providing regular performance updates.Properly documentation all patient interactionsRequesting payment for outstanding balance in full or setting up a payment plan meeting company guidelines Confirms and update patient identification and demographic/insurance information on each contact Negotiate with customers to arrive at the best resolution outcome for the company Have a full understanding of insurance processing for both in and out of networkEnsure all collection efforts are compliant with all applicable rules and regulationsRequirements1+ years of medical collections experience, Strong interpersonal skills Extensive knowledge of the use of email, internet; ability to effectively use payer websites and use of Microsoft Products: Outlook, Word, Excel High school diploma or equivalent Problem solving and conflict resolution abilities Spanish fluency Preferred Benefits Paid training Health/Vision/Dental Insurance PTO and sick time 401k

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Why USA Clinics Group?

Founded by Harvard-trained physicians with a vision of offering patient-first care beyond the hospital settings, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest network of outpatient vein, fibroid, vascular, and prostate centers, with 170+ clinics across the country. Our mission is simple: deliver life-changing, minimally invasive care, close to home.

We’re building a culture where innovation, compassion, and accountability thrive. While proud of our growth, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead, and the team we’re building to get there. We look forward to meeting you!

Why You'll Love Working with us:

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Job Title: Medical Billing Manager | Customer Success - Chicago

Location: Loop, Chicago, IL

About Neolytix: 

Neolytix is a leading provider of healthcare management services, offering specialized solutions for medical billing, credentialing, and revenue cycle management to healthcare organizations across the U.S. We are dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency and financial health of healthcare providers through data-driven strategies and client-focused services. 

Job Summary: 

We are looking for a proactive and client-focused Customer Success Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, improving service delivery, and driving customer satisfaction. You will work closely with our Delivery teams to ensure that Neolytix consistently delivers value and impactful solutions in medical billing and revenue cycle management, with a key focus on reducing revenue leakage and optimizing the revenue cycle. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Client Relationship Management: 

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with healthcare provider clients. 

• Act as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, feedback, and issue resolution. 

• Conduct regular check-ins, gather feedback, and ensure proactive engagement with clients to foster loyalty and satisfaction. 

• Revenue Management Skills: 

• Analyze revenue cycle trends and performance data to identify areas of revenue leakage and opportunities for improvement. 

• Partner with Delivery teams and clients to implement strategies that enhance revenue cycle performance, reduce revenue leakage, and improve financial outcomes. 

• Develop and present regular reports and insights to clients, highlighting performance metrics, achievements, and recommendations. 

• Account Management and Upselling: 

• Identify and recommend additional services or product enhancements that align with client needs, expanding Neolytix’s footprint within the client’s organization. 

• Support upselling and cross-selling opportunities to maximize client value and revenue potential. 

• Healthcare Industry Expertise: 

• Leverage a deep understanding of Practice Management, Patient Access, Operations, medical billing, coding, claims processing, and compliance standards. 

• Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and industry trends to provide clients with relevant insights and guidance. 

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: 

• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, translating complex billing and revenue cycle concepts into understandable terms. 

• Show empathy and responsiveness in addressing client concerns and navigating high-stress situations, particularly around claims denials or reimbursement delays. 

• Resolve conflicts and manage client expectations with a solutions-oriented approach. 

• Project Management and Coordination: 

• Collaborate closely with Delivery and internal teams to ensure client objectives are met and service quality is maintained. 

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within client workflows, working with internal teams to implement changes. 

• Prioritize and manage multiple client accounts, ensuring timely and effective service delivery across all engagements. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field. 

• 2+ years of experience in practice management, or revenue cycle management within the healthcare or medical billing industry. 

• Strong knowledge of medical billing software (EPIC, Advanced MD, eCW, Athena), CRM tools, and data analytics platforms. 

• Proven ability to analyze revenue cycle data, identify trends, and develop solutions to reduce revenue leakage. 

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills. 

• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management abilities. 
   

Compensation

• Base salary: $ 55k DOE + performance bonus (up to 20 %). 

Why Neolytix? 

At Neolytix, we value proactive problem solvers and client-focused professionals who are dedicated to driving results. Join our team and contribute to meaningful healthcare transformation, delivering impactful solutions for our clients. 

Apply Today and become a part of Neolytix’s mission to elevate healthcare provider organizations through data-driven strategies and exceptional client service. 

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