What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Biodesix, Inc.?
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.
COMPENSATION
- Hourly Base Compensation starting at $21.50
- Discretionary Bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package – effective date of hire
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- 401(k)
- 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.
JOB LOCATION
Louisville, CO - Hybrid
POSITION 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.
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
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.
