[Hiring] Billing Analyst @University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Role Description

The Billing Analyst is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and processing billing and reimbursement activities to ensure accurate and timely payment for services provided. This role monitors accounts, researches billing discrepancies, resolves payment issues, and works closely with internal departments, insurance companies, and other stakeholders to support accurate revenue cycle operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with 1 year of experience
• OR High School diploma plus 5 years equivalent combination of education and experience in medical billing.

Requirements

• Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure that it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, and pathology diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Reviews charges to ensure accurate CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Requests corrections/modifier additions/changes from Certified Professional Coder or Coding Manager.
• Reviews notes and communicates with physicians as needed for documentation questions.
• Has current knowledge of third-party requirements for reimbursement, particularly for Arkansas Medicaid.
• Ensures that Medicaid specific modifiers (non-reimbursement effecting) are present for HSEs (EPSDT).
• Enters modifiers for no referral, filing deadline, etc. when working follow up work queue.
• Processes professional billing.
• Processes billing and customer service requests for outreach clinics.
• Works F/U work queues in Epic for claim denials and requested corrections.
• Manually posts charges as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment

• Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level: Moderate
• Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
• Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site here . Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity

• Feeling
• Grasping
• Hearing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Talking

Occasional Physical Activity

• N/A

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy