Medical Billing Specialist
Minnesota Eye Consultants • Bloomington, Minnesota • Full Time
Posted on Tue, May 12, 2026
SUMMARY The Medical Billing (AR) Specialist at UVP plays a vital role in the revenue cycle process by ensuring accurate and timely submission of medical claims, working denials, and supporting the financial health of the organization. This individual will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure billing accuracy and compliance with payer requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and submit professional and/or institutional medical claims to payers electronically or via paper when necessary
- Review patient accounts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory and contractual guidelines
- Troubleshoot claim rejections, denials, or unpaid claims while working with third party payers as well as patients to resolve the billing. This includes submitting corrected claims and creating appeal letters in a timely manner
- Analyze reimbursement audits to ensure transaction processing accuracy according to payer contracts.
- Processing correspondence and filing in a timely manner
- Post payments and adjustments as needed; work with payment posters when discrepancies arise
- Collaborate with coding, front office, patients, and other departments to resolve billing issues
- Communicate effectively with insurance payers, patients, and colleagues via phone and written correspondence
- Provide customer service while addressing patient billing calls; resolves issues to meet patient needs or requirements in a timely and proactive manner
- Ensure all billing activities are HIPAA-compliant and follow internal policies
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payor guidelines, coding changes, and billing regulations
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and process improvement initiatives
- Support audits and provide documentation when requested
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or certification in medical billing/coding preferred
- 2+ years of medical billing experience in a healthcare setting (ophthalmology or specialty care experience a plus)
- Strong understanding of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems
- Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and billing software; knowledge of systems like NextGen, Nextech, Trizetto, or similar is beneficial
- Familiarity with payor portals, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts