The job responsibilities of Medical biller include the following:

• To ensure that all patient information is accurate and complete and request any missing patient information.
• To obtain and review referrals and authorizations for treatments.
• To confirm patient benefits and insurance eligibility.
• To follow and adhere to all regulations and guidelines set by state programs, and HMO/PPO, etc.
• To transfer insurance claims and billing data to billing software.
• To update billing software with rate changes.
• To create both paper and electronic copies of documentation.
• To develop and maintain a tracking system of incoming and late payments.
• To follow up on late payments and initiate late payment notices to relevant parties.
• To work with personal information and maintain patient confidentiality.
• To monitor and resolve financial discrepancies.
• To handle and answer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries.