Posted 2w ago

Billing Specialist - Outpatient

@ Excelsior Orthopaedics
Amherst, New York, United States
$20-$36/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Review information, Submit claims, Ensure compliance
Requirements Summary:High School diploma; 1 year medical billing experience; orthopedic/ASC exposure preferred; EHR/EMR familiarity; SIS/Waystar a plus; strong medical terminology; good communication and computer skills
Technical Tools Mentioned:EHR, EMR, Waystar, SIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
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Job Summary



 



We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Biller to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) team.  The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of orthopedic coding, ASC-specific billing practices, and payer regulations.



 



Duties and Responsibilities



 




  • Demonstrate our core values of being patient centered, team focused, service driven, accountable, and innovative every day.

  • Accurately review and abstract information from operative and clinical documentation to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for surgical cases.

  • Ensure coding and billing practices comply with CMS guidelines, payer policies, and ASC-specific coding regulations.

  • Manage billing functions for surgical procedures, including claim creation, submission, and follow-up for payment resolution.

  • Communicate with providers and team members to clarify documentation and ensure code accuracy.

  • Monitor and respond to coding-related denials, rejections, and edits; assist with appeals and identify areas for process improvement.

  • Collaborate with the billing team and other departments to resolve discrepancies and optimize revenue cycle performance.

  • Participate in internal audits, meet coding accuracy benchmarks, and stay current with coding regulations, payer updates, and orthopedic-specific policies.

  • Answer incoming phone calls regarding billing and coding inquiries from patients, providers, team members, and external vendors, delivering clear, courteous, and professional assistance.

  • Evolve in your role when performing supplemental responsibilities as assigned.