Medical Billing Specialist

May 22, 2026

Job Description

A Medical Biller is responsible for managing the medical billing and revenue cycle process for healthcare providers in the U.S. healthcare system.

This role focuses on:

  • Medical billing
  • Claims submission
  • Denial management
  • Accounts receivable (AR) follow-up
  • Payment posting
  • Insurance verification
  • Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

The Medical Biller ensures healthcare providers receive accurate and timely payments from insurance companies and patients.


Responsibilities

Medical Billing

  • Prepare and submit medical claims to insurance companies
  • Ensure claims are accurate and compliant with payer guidelines
  • Handle claim corrections and resubmissions

Denial Management

  • Work on denied or rejected claims
  • Perform AR follow-up activities
  • Analyze denial reasons and take corrective action
  • Communicate with insurance payers for claim resolution

Payment Posting

  • Process:
    • ERA (Electronic Remittance Advice)
    • EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
  • Reconcile payments and outstanding balances

Insurance Verification

  • Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits
  • Confirm coverage details before claim processing

Revenue Cycle Management

  • Support end-to-end RCM activities
  • Monitor claim status and payment flow
  • Improve billing accuracy and revenue collection

Compliance & Documentation

  • Follow:
    • Medicare guidelines
    • Medicaid guidelines
    • Commercial payer rules
  • Maintain:
    • HIPAA compliance
  • Protect patient data confidentiality

Required Skills

Medical Billing Skills

  • Medical Billing
  • AR Calling
  • Denial Management
  • Payment Posting
  • Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

Coding Knowledge

  • ICD-10
  • CPT Codes
  • HCPCS Codes

Healthcare Systems

  • EHR Software
  • Billing Software
  • Clearinghouses

Insurance Knowledge

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Commercial Insurance

Soft Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving