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Job description
Role: Billing Specialist - Retina
Location: Fully Remote
Pay Range: $24 - $30 / hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM in the assigned practice's time zone
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Benefits : This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.
About Our Client
Addison Group is hiring for our client, a rapidly growing specialty healthcare organization, seeking experienced Billing Specialists to support its expanding revenue cycle operations. Due to continued growth and new practice acquisitions, the organization is adding multiple professionals with a strong background in retina and ophthalmology billing .
Although titled Billing Specialist, this position is heavily focused on insurance AR follow-up, denial resolution, and professional claims . Candidates must have hands-on retina billing experience and a solid understanding of injectable drug billing.
Job Description
The Billing Specialist will manage physician insurance claims throughout the revenue cycle, with a primary focus on resolving unpaid and denied accounts. This position requires specialized knowledge of retina billing, J-codes, drug units, modifiers, and reimbursement .
The role is entirely insurance-focused and does not involve patient collections or discussions regarding patient payment plans.
Key Responsibilities
Perform insurance AR follow-up on outstanding and denied physician claims
Research claim denials and determine the appropriate steps for resolution
Prepare and submit corrected claims, reconsiderations, and formal appeals
Review professional claims for accuracy and completeness before submission
Work with retina-specific J-codes, injectable medications, drug units, and modifiers
Research reimbursement issues involving both commercial and government payers
Manage a significant volume of Medicare and Medicare-related claims
Assist with payment posting and charge entry when needed
Partner with billing team members to identify claim errors and prevent recurring issues
Utilize payer portals and billing systems to research claim status and reimbursement
Maintain detailed documentation of account activity and follow-up efforts
Support assigned specialty practices located throughout the country
Qualifications 1+ year of recent retina billing experience required
Hands-on experience with physician/professional fee billing
Strong working knowledge of J-codes and injectable drug billing
Experience applying and researching appropriate billing modifiers
Knowledge of insurance AR follow-up and denial management
Experience working with commercial and government insurance plans
Ability to read and interpret EOBs and payer responses
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable managing a high-volume workload in a remote environment
Specialized Retina Experience
Qualified candidates should have familiarity with several of the following: Billing for intravitreal injections and specialty ophthalmic medications
Retina-specific J-codes and appropriate drug units
Drug reimbursement and buy-and-bill processes
Benefits verification for injectable medications
Prior authorization requirements for retina treatments
Common ophthalmology modifiers, including laterality and procedure-related modifiers
Resolving denials involving injectable medications and physician services
Work Environment 100% remote position
Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Candidates may support a practice operating in a different time zone and should be comfortable working the assigned practice's business hours
Collaborative and expanding Revenue Cycle team
Structured onboarding and systems training provided
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
Worksite address
southlake, TX, 76092, US
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