Optum · 6 days ago
Billing Representative
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$17.98/hr - $32.12/hr
1+ years expOptum is a part of the UnitedHealth Group family, focused on improving health data flow and creating a more connected healthcare system. The Billing Representative is responsible for accurate and timely billing of UB-04 claims for acute hospital services, collaborating with internal teams and hospital facilities to resolve billing issues and ensure compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and submit UB-04 claims for acute inpatient and outpatient hospital services
Review and resolve claim edits by sending and responding to tasks in accordance with established processes
Work directly with hospital facilities to obtain required documentation, clarify billing issues, and resolve discrepancies
Follow detailed billing matrices, payer-specific instructions, and internal workflows
Ensure all billing activities remain compliant with payer guidelines and internal compliance standards
Identify and correct billing errors prior to claim submission to prevent denials
Assist with claim follow-up, rebilling, and correction requests as needed
Document all account activity clearly and accurately in billing systems
Collaborate effectively with team members to meet department goals and deadlines
Maintain productivity and accuracy standards in a high-volume acute care environment
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED
Must be 18 years of age OR older
1+ years of hospital billing experience
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
Experience with Microsoft Word (create correspondence and work within templates), Microsoft Excel (data entry, sort / filter, and work within tables) and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)
Ability to work Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm PST
Preferred
Experience with UB-04 billing
Residing within PST time zone
Experience with Federal or State billing
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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