Billing Specialist

Company: Hope
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Billing SpecialistThe Billing Specialist for The Autism Clinic at Hope handles the billing process from start to finish for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for all locations. Billing Specialist Essential Duties:Obtain verification of insurance coverage and communicate benefit details to families in a timely manner.Coordinate with clinical staff to obtain prior authorization for clinic services. Ensure authorizations and consents are current for active clients.Submit claims to insurance companies based on their individual guidelines and work to resolve denials.Maintain client records in practice database.Coordinate with Finance Department to maintain client accounts and post insurance/client payments. Periodically audit client accounts.Communicate appropriate billing codes to staff per CMS, state, and insurance coding guidelines. Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent education.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:Associate's degree in a relevant field.2+ years of billing and insurance experience.Experience in a medical billing setting. Who We AreHope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hope Clinical Care, Hope's outpatient therapeutic services company, provides therapy services to children with autism and developmental disabilities. At Hope Autism Clinics, Board Certified Behavior Analysts and other qualified service professionals provide medically necessary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, Speech Language Therapy, autism screenings, and diagnostic evaluations to children with ASD and developmental disabilities from birth through school age.Benefits Available for Full-Time EmployeesPaid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year.Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.Short & long term disability.Tuition reimbursement & 401(k).On-site health clinic for covered employees. PI202111364

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