Medical Biller Job Description

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Introduction

A Medical Biller is a medical professional responsible for managing the administrative responsibilities of billing insurance and processing payments for clients.

In addition, they communicate with patients about outstanding balances, collecting on behalf of their employer or provider institution as necessary to ensure the patient’s procedures are paid for by their insurance company. 

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Medical Biller responsibilities

  • Preparing and submitting billing data and medical claims to insurance companies
  • Ensuring each patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date
  • Preparing bills and invoices and document amounts due to medical procedures and services

Job Description Sample

We are looking for a Medical Biller to join our medical facility’s administrative team to process patient billing information. 

A Medical Biller’s responsibilities include tasks that require data analysis and sound judgment to help our patients throughout the billing process. In addition, the best candidate for this position will be experienced with billing software and medical insurance policies. 

Ultimately, you will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, which are necessary when working with clients or agents who regularly deal in these matters.

Responsibilities

  • Generate revenue by making payment arrangements, collecting accounts and monitoring and pursuing delinquent accounts
  • Collect delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements with patients, monitoring payments and following up with patients when payment lapses occur
  • Utilize collection agencies and small claims courts to collect accounts by evaluating and selecting collection agencies, determining the appropriateness of pursuing legal remedies and testifies in court cases, when necessary
  • Maintain Medicare bad-debt cost report
  • Secure outstanding balance payments for care of employees

Requirements and Skills

  • Proven work experience as a Medical Biller or similar role
  • Solid understanding of billing software and electronic medical records
  • Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities
  • A Bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration, accounting or related field is preferred

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