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Job - Medical Billing Specialist (Dental)Location - Boston, MAWork Schedule: 40 hoursweekDuration - 3+ Months with possibility for conversionHelp with the day to day billing operations. Answer incoming billing calls and emails. Sort through Dental denied claimsLooking for strong organizational, written communication, and customer service skills; Please review attached immunization requirementsRequired occupational training, certifications or license(s)Worker must provide a Letter of Good Health, signed by a physician, and an immunization record that shows compliance with HUHS Immunization Policy, to HUHS HR, on first day of assignmentThe Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for accurate claims submission, accounts receivable follow-up, payment posting, EOB and COB processing, credit balance refunds, bad debt and collections. Takes initiative to research problems and determine correct action steps to resolve eligibility, billing and account problems, and working in collaboration with an outside billing company. This may involve accessing the clinical computer system where source information resides; contacting departmentalpractice representatives to obtain additional information, researching source charge entryclinical report documents to verify information, etc. Responsible for the posting of billing information from the clinical management system to the billing system. Assist in the preparation of reports and analyses, providing feedback and recommendations to management relating to findings.Required: High School graduate or equivalent. At least five years medical billing experience. Must have a working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, data entry systems for 3rd party billing, various types of payers and their reimbursement and denial patterns. Prior experience with ClientCross, Medicare, Medicare advantage plans, MVA andor Worker's Compensation preferred. Thorough understanding of medical terminology. Knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word and intermediate level Excel skills. Basic knowledge of business math.