HOME HEALTH MEDICAL BILLER

Braden Home Health Care Services Ll

HOME HEALTH MEDICAL BILLER

Methuen, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    The Home Health Medical Biller is responsible for accurately managing the billing cycle for home health services, ensuring timely submission of claims, and securing optimal reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans. This role includes verifying patient eligibility, reviewing clinical documentation, coding diagnoses and services, resolving claim denials, following up on outstanding balances, and maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific regulations. The biller collaborates closely with clinicians, intake, quality assurance, and authorization teams to ensure clean claims and accurate billing. Strong attention to detail, proficiency with EMR and clearinghouse systems, and the ability to communicate effectively with payers and internal staff are essential for success in this role.

    Responsibilities

    Verify patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements prior to billing

    Review OASIS, plan of care, visit notes, and all clinical documentation to ensure accuracy before claim submission

    Assign appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes and HCPCS/CPT codes based on clinical documentation and payer guidelines

    Prepare, submit, and track claims through EMR and clearinghouse systems such as Waystar, or Inovalon

    Monitor claim status and promptly address rejections, denials, and required corrections

    Communicate with insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies and ensure timely reimbursement

    Follow up on unpaid or underpaid claims and maintain accurate aging reports

    Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, MassHealth, and commercial payer billing regulations

    Collaborate with intake, QA, authorization, and clinical teams to maintain clean and complete claims

    Update billing records, maintain organized documentation, and prepare financial or billing reports as needed

    Protect patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements

    Provide billing support during audits, recertifications, or payer reviews

    Assist with improvement of billing workflows and recommend process enhancements to reduce claim errors and increase reimbursement

    Qualifications

    Associate’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Billing, or related field preferred

    Minimum 1–2 years of medical billing experience, preferably in home health or a similar healthcare setting

    Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid/MassHealth, and commercial insurance billing requirements

    Familiarity with ICD-10 coding, HCPCS, CPT codes, and documentation guidelines

    Experience using EMR systems and clearinghouses (e.g., Axxess, Finale, Waystar, Availity, Inovalon)

    Ability to analyze claim denials, correct errors, and follow through with payer resolution

    Strong understanding of authorization processes and insurance eligibility verification

    Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

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