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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Billing Specialist

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 8
Full-timeHattiesburg, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • 0–2 years of experience in medical billing, insurance claims processing, or revenue cycle management is required.
  • Knowledge of medical billing processes, insurance claim procedures, and payer policies.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle operations and reimbursement methodologies.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems, such as Athena, Cerner, and Ingenious Med.
  • Ability to interpret explanations of benefits (EOBs), identify billing discrepancies, and take corrective action.
  • Ability to interact professionally with patients, providers, and payers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to research and resolve billing issues.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States for an employer.

Responsibilities

  • Submit and process claims accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with payer requirements and company policies.
  • Communicate with insurance companies, patients, and other stakeholders to resolve billing inquiries and maintain account status.
  • Review and reconcile credit balances, reclassify revenue, and process adjustments according to transaction coding guidelines.
  • Monitor and resolve claim denials and rejections, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
  • Review and correct claim filing edits based on payer requirements and electronic health record system alerts.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all billing actions in the practice management system.
  • Gather, update, and communicate billing policy changes, ensuring current reference materials are accessible.
  • Collaborate with management, clinic staff, and coding teams to ensure proper billing and collection procedures.
  • Assist patients and insurance representatives with billing-related questions while maintaining professionalism.
  • Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient financial and medical information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Professional Biller (CPB), issued by AAPC, is preferred.
  • Certified Medical Insurance Specialist (CMIS), issued by PMI, is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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