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GeBBS Healthcare Solutions

Dental Billing Specialist

GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06512

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Job Description The Dental AR Billing Specialist ensures accurate and timely management of accounts receivable by processing insurance claims, resolving billing discrepancies, and securing payments, thereby supporting the financial health and operational efficiency of the dental practice.

Roles and Responsibilities

Generate, scrub and submit accurate dental insurance claims (electronic and paper) in a timely manner.

Review and fix all errors/rejections/edits preventing claims from going out.

Review and follow up on unpaid or denied claims to ensure prompt payment.

Review undistributed insurance and patient payments for possible overpayment or incorrect posting.

Verify dental insurance benefits and pre-authorizations when necessary.

Work aging reports/WQs and follow up with insurance companies on overdue accounts.

Communicate with patients regarding their balances and set up payment arrangements if needed.

Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and appeal denied claims as needed.

Maintain thorough documentation of all billing and collection activities.

Collaborate with front office and clinical staff to ensure billing accuracy.

Requirements

Dental Billing Software Proficiency

Familiarity with dental billing and practice management systems.

Electronic Claims Processing

Submitting and tracking electronic claims (e-claims)

Understanding of CDT (Current Dental Terminology) coding

Knowledge of clearinghouses and rejection handling

Accounts Receivable Management

Managing aged accounts

Performing AR follow-up and reconciliation

Dental Insurance Verification

Verifying dental insurance eligibility and benefits

Coordination of benefits (COB)

Knowledge of PPO, HMO, Medicaid, and Fee-for-Service plans

Denial & Appeal Management

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