- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Workplace
- Remote, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise and lead the pathology billing team, including training, performance evaluations, and workflow management for both an in office and remote workforce.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of client invoices, patient statements and medical claims to insurance carriers, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- Review and resolve denied or rejected claims and ensure prompt follow-up for resubmission or appeals.
- Monitor accounts receivable and manage all collections processes.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CPT, ICD-10, and all payer-specific billing regulations.
- Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory staff, and coders to ensure proper documentation and coding practices are being followed.
- Maintain and update billing software as needed.
- Prepare reports on billing activity, collections, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline billing and collections operations with focus on automating these processes.
- Stay current with industry trends, payer requirements, and changes in pathology billing regulations.
- Other duties as needed by the company.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in medical billing, with at least 2 years in supervisory role or management.
- Strong knowledge of pathology billing procedures, medical coding (CPT, ICD-10), and payer guidelines.
- Experience with laboratory information systems and medical billing software. Experience with Telcor is a plus