ABOUT US:
Biodesix?is a leading diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease. The Company develops diagnostic tests addressing important clinical questions by combining multi-omics through the power of artificial intelligence.?Biodesix?offers five Medicare-covered tests for patients with lung diseases. The blood based Nodify Lung?nodule risk assessment testing strategy, consisting of the Nodify XL2?and the Nodify CDT?tests, evaluates the risk of malignancy in pulmonary nodules, enabling physicians to better triage patients to the most appropriate course of action. The blood based IQLung strategy for lung cancer patients integrates the GeneStrat?targeted ddPCR test, the GeneStrat NGS test and the VeriStrat test to support treatment decisions across all stages of lung cancer with results in an average of two to three business days, expediting the time to treatment.?Biodesix?also leverages the proprietary and advanced Diagnostic Cortex?AI (Artificial Intelligence) platform, to collaborate with many of the world's leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to solve complex diagnostic challenges in lung disease. For more information about Biodesix, please visit www.biodesix.com.
OVERVIEW:
The Billing Specialist will be responsible for obtaining necessary patient information to submit on medical claims sent to insurance plans. They will make phone calls to insurance plans and facilities, accurately record information obtained in patient files, and submit claims and appeals to insurance on behalf of patients. Billing Specialist I will work closely with Client Services and Billing Team to ensure accurate information is recorded and billing concerns are addressed, gather patient information by requesting Medical Records from a variety of sources, interacting with physicians' offices and Client Services.
JOB LOCATION:
- Louisville, CO
- 4 days on-site | 1 day remote
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work as part of a dynamic and growing reimbursement team to prepare and send medical claims to insurance companies, follow-up on and manage through the billing cycle and payment resolution.
- Learn billing software and process flows
- Adhere to process flows and Standard Operating Procedures
- Make productive calls to insurance plans to obtain information and claim/appeal status
- Accurate recording of information in patient file
- Submission of claims and appeals to insurance companies when
- Communicate with and answer patient billing questions and concerns
- Work collaboratively with internal departments
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong communication skills- both oral and written (over the phone and in-person)
- Computational and basic math skills
- Organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to emerging situations and respond with a sense of urgency
- Handle confidential financial and personal information appropriately
- Communicate and coordinate with internal departments
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma required
- Minimum 1 Year of Medical Billing experience required, including knowledge of claims processing, denials, and appeals.
- 1-3 Years of Medical/Laboratory experience preferred
- Undergraduate degree preferred
- Bilingual a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- The primary work environment is an office setting
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
COMPENSATION:
We are excited to provide:
- Hourly Base Compensation starting at $21.50
- Discretionary Bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex Spending Account
- 120 hours of annual vacation
- 72 hours of paid sick time off
- 11 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee recognition program
Individual base compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related aspects.
Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.