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Job Title: Billing Specialist
Program: Finance
location: 52 Hyers Street, Toms River New Jersey 08753
Position Type: Full Time
Starting Salary: $60,000.00
Job Description/Summary
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Billing Specialist with at least 3 years of behavioral health billing experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in both for-profit and non-profit behavioral health organizations and possess expert-level knowledge of NJMHAPP, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, State, and County behavioral health payors. This role requires accuracy and the ability to navigate in complex billing environments.
Key Responsibilities:Submit claims to NJMHAAP, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, state, and county payors, following payer-specific rules and regulations.Conduct timely follow-up on outstanding claims and resolve denials.Use payer portals for claim submission, eligibility checks, and claims follow-up.Review payer rejections and reporting in clearinghouse.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing codes, compliance guidelines, and regulatory changes.Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local billing regulations.Review and send patient statements; manage delinquent accountsCommunicate with clients about any billing inquires included but not limited to payment options, client hardships, and client fees.Collaborate with Quality and Compliance to support optimal system configuration and workflow efficiency.Coordinate offshore billing team to maintain quality standards and performance goals.Answer Billing inquires and Client phone calls inquiries.
Minimum of 3 years of behavioral health billing experience.Experience in both for-profit and non-profit behavioral health settings is preferred.Proficiency with commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, state, and county payor portals.
