University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is the region's largest
and most comprehensive multi-specialty physician group practice. Our 3,500
University of Colorado School of Medicine physicians and advanced practice
providers bring their unparalleled expertise at the forefront of medicine to
deliver trusted, compassionate health care services. CU Medicine also
delivers business operations and administrative services to support patients
and providers. Our primary and specialty care clinics, along with our
partnerships with the top hospitals and facilities in Colorado, provide
patients with personalized care in their communities.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Accounts Receivable
Resolution Department as a Medical Billing Specialist Specialist.
We currently have a variety of opportunities for experienced medical billers
to support and collaborate with partners at University of Colorado Hospital
and Children's Hospital Colorado. All positions will be responsible for the
follow up on unpaid or rejected insurance claims for assigned carriers and
will work with insurance companies, physicians, and/or staff to resolve
account issues.
This job can be performed 100% remotely. Preference may be given to
individuals residing in Colorado, but out of state applicants will also be
considered.
The Medical Billing Specialist will:
Respond to inquiries from insurance carriers, via telephone, email or fax
and demonstrate a high level of customer service.
Pursue reimbursement from carriers by placing phone calls and recording all
contact in an electronic tracking system to ensure progress is made on
outstanding accounts.
Coordinate third party collections and work toward the successful reduction in
outstanding balances for assigned divisions or projects.
Identify and respond to patterns of denials or billing practices and perform
complex account investigation as needed to achieve resolution.
Review and resolve uncollected accounts and prepare charge corrections.
Appeal carrier denials through review of coding, contracts, and medical
records.
Verify patient benefit eligibility/coverage and research ICD-10 diagnosis
and CPT treatment codes as needed
Advise management of any trends regarding insurance denials in an effort to
identify problems with particular payers.
Complete required reports and assist with special projects as assigned.
A few of the many reasons CU Medicine. is a great place to work:
Structure of work allows individuals to develop skills in a high volume
environment with the opportunity for exposure to 20+ specialty areas
Monthly reviews allow for a clear understanding of your performance level and
the opportunity to visualize your success
Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where
excellence is recognized and rewarded
Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 1-2 years hands-on experience
in a fast-paced medical billing environment. Must have previous experience in
a healthcare setting. Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 is also required; CPC
certification is a plus. Strong communication skills and attention to detail
are necessary. Must have solid PC and application skills. The ability to
handle a very high volume of work with speed and accuracy is essential.
Proven ability in collections and negotiation is highly preferred. The ability
to understand and apply contract language to billing is key.
All applications MUST be submitted via our website.
CU Medicine is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our
staff and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment.
Additionally, drug and health screenings may be required for some positions.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
The listed pay range (or hiring rate) represents CU Medicine's good
faith and reasonable estimate of the range of ossible compensation at the
time of posting and is based on evaluation of competitive market data.
A variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity,
experience, and education will be considered when determining the final offer.
CU Medicine provides generous leave, health plans and retirement
contributions which take your total compensation beyond the number on your
paycheck. Find information about our benefits here
CU Medicine supports a Tobacco Free Workplace Environment which prohibits
smoking and the use of tobacco products on CU Medicine property, Anschutz
Medical Campus and adjacent business locations.
CU Medicine will post all jobs for a minimum of 7 days or until 250+
applicants have been received (whichever comes first)