A Medical Biller, or Insurance Billing Specialist, is responsible for organizing patient medical costs and sending invoices to collect payment from patients and their insurers. Their duties include calling patients to discuss payment and develop reasonable payment plans, entering patient data into administrative systems and recording information about outstanding claims.
A Medical Biller should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Medical Biller should be able to execute:
- Perform posting charges
- Perform completion of claims to payers
- Conduct duties in a professional and timely fashion
- Submit billing data to the appropriate insurance providers
- Process claims
- Achieve maximum reimbursement for services provided
A competitive Medical Biller will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Effective communication skills
- Basic computer skills, such as sending emails, typing, and using spreadsheets
- Interact virtually with clients and patients
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Work independently
- Collaborate well with others
