Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Medical Billing Specialist job application.

Apply for Med Billers Pro ’s onsite Medical Billing Specialist role in Chicago, IL. Submit your application and resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Role Snapshot

A hands-on billing role focused on claim accuracy, AR discipline, and denial resolution.

Location:

Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Role:
Medical Billing Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join our team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience managing healthcare claims, processing payments, and ensuring accurate billing for medical services. You will play a key role in reducing claim denials, improving reimbursement timelines, and maintaining compliance with payer requirements and healthcare regulations. This role works closely with internal teams, providers, and insurance carriers to resolve billing issues and support a disciplined revenue cycle workflow.

• Prepare, review, and submit electronic and paper claims to insurance companies.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility; identify coverage issues early.
• Post payments and adjustments; reconcile accounts with attention to accuracy.
• Research, track, and resolve claim denials and rejections; document resolution steps.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payer rules, ICD-10, CPT guidelines, and billing requirements.
• Communicate with patients, insurance companies, and providers to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Generate and review aging reports; follow up on unpaid claims and elevate when needed.
• Ensure billing activities comply with HIPAA and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Proven experience as a Medical Biller, Billing Specialist, or related healthcare administrative role.
• Familiarity with billing software such as Epic, Athena, Kareo, or AdvancedMD.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10, CPT coding, and claim submission processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience handling both CMS‑1500 professional and UB‑04 institutional claims.
• Prior exposure to billing for multiple specialties, such as internal medicine, cardiology, or behavioral health.
• Knowledge of denial management and appeals workflows.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Medical Billing & Coding, CBCS, CPC, or similar, is a plus.

• Career growth opportunities in healthcare administration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and professional work environment.