Medical Billing Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a short-term contract position. In this role, you will help keep billing operations accurate and efficient by translating clinical documentation into billable information, managing claims activity, and supporting timely reimbursement. This opportunity is ideal for someone who understands healthcare billing processes, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders, and can maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assign appropriate billing and coding details to patient accounts based on documented diagnoses, treatments, and services provided.

• Prepare and submit insurance claims accurately, then monitor their progress to support prompt payment and correct posting of reimbursements.

• Research denied, rejected, or outstanding claims and coordinate with payers, patients, and internal staff to resolve discrepancies.

• Confirm insurance coverage and eligibility information before billing and assist in addressing patient account and payment-related questions.

• Reconcile billing records and account activity to help maintain accurate financial information across the revenue cycle.

• Document billing actions thoroughly and preserve organized records to support audit readiness and operational accuracy.

• Stay current on payer policies, coding standards, and healthcare billing regulations to promote compliant claim submission.

• Identify recurring billing issues and recommend process improvements that strengthen collections and overall revenue cycle performance.

• Certification in medical billing and/or medical coding is required.
• Demonstrated experience with medical billing, coding, claims processing, and collections.
• Working knowledge of insurance claim submission, payment posting, and denial resolution procedures.
• Familiarity with payer guidelines, billing compliance standards, and current coding practices.
• Ability to review account details carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy in documentation.
• Strong communication skills for working with insurance representatives, patients, and internal teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven healthcare billing environment.