Billing Specialist for PT/OT

Posted last month

Worldwide

Needs to hire 3 Freelancers
Summary

We are seeking an experienced Billing Specialist with a strong background in Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) revenue cycle management. This is a remote role, and we are looking for someone who is highly trustworthy, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while maintaining accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with claim scrubbing, claim submission, denial management, payment posting, and a solid understanding of Insurance Verification Services (IVS) and authorization workflows specific to PT/OT clinics.

Deliverables
  • Perform claim scrubbing to ensure clean, compliant claims prior to submission
  • Submit claims electronically and via payer portals in a timely manner
  • Manage claim denials, including research, corrections, appeals, and follow-ups
  • Handle payment posting, including ERA/EOB review and reconciliation
  • Verify insurance benefits through IVS, ensuring accuracy of coverage, copays, deductibles, and authorization requirements
  • Identify root causes of denials and recommend process improvements
  • Maintain accurate documentation and notes within the billing system
  • Communicate clearly with internal teams regarding claim status, auth issues, and payer responses
  • Ensure compliance with payer rules, PT/OT billing guidelines, and timelines
  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $6.00

    -

    $10.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
Nice-to-have skills
Administrative Support
Tools
Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:50+
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    4
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    6
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jul 12, 2017
  • United States
    Portland11:20 AM
  • $933K total spent
    155 hires, 29 active
  • 131,869 hours
  • Health & Fitness
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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