Medical Billing - Payment Posting & Charge Entry

Medical Billing - Payment Posting & Charge EntryThe Payment Posting & Charge Entry Specialist is responsible for accurately entering patient charges, posting payments, handling denials, and ensuring clean claim submission. This role plays a key part in maintaining revenue cycle efficiency and reducing AR days. Charge EntryEnter patient charges, CPT/ICD codes, and modifiers with high accuracy. Verify provider documentation before entering charges. Ensure charges meet payer-specific and specialty-specific billing guidelines. Review encounters and correct coding discrepancies prior to claim submission. Maintain daily charge entry productivity and quality standards. Payment Posting Post insurance and patient payments (EOBs, ERAs) accurately into the billing system. Apply adjustments, write-offs, and denials as per payer guidelines. Identify posting errors and correct them promptly. Reconcile daily deposits and ensure balances match payment batches. Handle secondary and tertiary payment posting. Denial & Reconciliation Support Identify trends in payment variances and escalate issues to AR or management teams. Coordinate with AR follow-up team for denial clarification. Ensure timely completion of daily/weekly posting goals. Compliance & Documentation Maintain strict confidentiality of patient data (HIPAA compliance).Ensure all postings and charges follow federal, state, and payer-specific rules. Keep updated records of posted batches and pending items. Required Skills & Qualifications Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Medical Billing / RCM.Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 codes, Modifiers, and EOB/ERA structures. Experience working with medical billing software (Athena, eClinicalWorks, Kareo, AdvancedMD, etc.).Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced environment. Good communication and analytical skills. Ability to work night shifts (US healthcare).