Insurance Billing & A/R Specialist - 1099 (Obesity Medicine)
Remote | Part-Time (20β25 Hours Weekly)
Seeking an experienced Insurance Billing & A/R Specialist with strong knowledge of commercial insurance, ERISA plans, and denial management for a physician-owned private practice.
This is a remote, part-time independent contractor (1099) position. Applicants must qualify as independent contractors and meet IRS standards for 1099 classification. This role is not available as a W-2 employee position.
Agencies and third-party billing companies will not be considered.
Contract Structure & Expectations
As an independent contractor, you will provide billing and A/R services while coordinating availability for periodic meetings that align with the physician/ownerβs clinic hours for billing review and case discussion.
You must be available for real-time communication during agreed service hours and maintain reliable responsiveness.
You are expected to integrate into the clinicβs billing systems and workflow while independently managing assigned claims and accounts.
Responsibilities
β’ Submit clean insurance claims accurately and timely
β’ Perform insurance A/R follow-up on aged, unpaid, or denied claims
β’ Investigate and resolve claim rejections, denials, and underpayments
β’ Prepare and submit appeals, including medical necessity and ERISA-based appeals when applicable
β’ Review EOBs/ERAs and ensure accurate reimbursement and contractual adjustments
β’ Maintain audit-ready documentation of all billing actions taken
β’ Navigate EMR and billing systems to locate claims, documentation, and correspondence
β’ Identify recurring payer issues or denial trends and report findings
β’ Communicate professionally with insurance payers regarding claim status and resolution
β’ Support additional billing-related tasks as needed to maintain revenue flow
Competencies
β’ Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
β’ Demonstrated ownership of assigned claims through final resolution
β’ Proficient working with commercial insurance portals and conducting payer calls
β’ Organized, process-driven, and deadline-oriented
β’ Able to work independently without constant oversight
β’ Strong written and verbal communication skills for payer correspondence
β’ Comfortable escalating claims appropriately when required
Qualifications
β’ Minimum 3 years of hands-on medical billing experience
β’ Strong working knowledge of commercial insurance and ERISA required
β’ Demonstrated experience reducing A/R and resolving denials
β’ Experience preparing and submitting formal appeals
β’ EMR billing experience required
Active, non-expired CPB certification issued by AAPC (verification will be required during the application process)
2 professional references required prior to contract engagement
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 β 25.0 per week
Application Question(s):
β’ Have you personally prepared and submitted ERISA appeals that resulted in payment?
Experience:
β’ Medical billing and A/R: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
β’ CPB (AAPC) certification (Required)
Location:
β’ North Carolina (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Seeking an experienced Insurance Billing & A/R Specialist with strong knowledge of commercial insurance, ERISA plans, and denial management for a physician-owned private practice.
This is a remote, part-time independent contractor (1099) position. Applicants must qualify as independent contractors and meet IRS standards for 1099 classification. This role is not available as a W-2 employee position.
Agencies and third-party billing companies will not be considered.
Contract Structure & Expectations
As an independent contractor, you will provide billing and A/R services while coordinating availability for periodic meetings that align with the physician/ownerβs clinic hours for billing review and case discussion.
You must be available for real-time communication during agreed service hours and maintain reliable responsiveness.
You are expected to integrate into the clinicβs billing systems and workflow while independently managing assigned claims and accounts.
Responsibilities
β’ Submit clean insurance claims accurately and timely
β’ Perform insurance A/R follow-up on aged, unpaid, or denied claims
β’ Investigate and resolve claim rejections, denials, and underpayments
β’ Prepare and submit appeals, including medical necessity and ERISA-based appeals when applicable
β’ Review EOBs/ERAs and ensure accurate reimbursement and contractual adjustments
β’ Maintain audit-ready documentation of all billing actions taken
β’ Navigate EMR and billing systems to locate claims, documentation, and correspondence
β’ Identify recurring payer issues or denial trends and report findings
β’ Communicate professionally with insurance payers regarding claim status and resolution
β’ Support additional billing-related tasks as needed to maintain revenue flow
Competencies
β’ Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
β’ Demonstrated ownership of assigned claims through final resolution
β’ Proficient working with commercial insurance portals and conducting payer calls
β’ Organized, process-driven, and deadline-oriented
β’ Able to work independently without constant oversight
β’ Strong written and verbal communication skills for payer correspondence
β’ Comfortable escalating claims appropriately when required
Qualifications
β’ Minimum 3 years of hands-on medical billing experience
β’ Strong working knowledge of commercial insurance and ERISA required
β’ Demonstrated experience reducing A/R and resolving denials
β’ Experience preparing and submitting formal appeals
β’ EMR billing experience required
Active, non-expired CPB certification issued by AAPC (verification will be required during the application process)
2 professional references required prior to contract engagement
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 β 25.0 per week
Application Question(s):
β’ Have you personally prepared and submitted ERISA appeals that resulted in payment?
Experience:
β’ Medical billing and A/R: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
β’ CPB (AAPC) certification (Required)
Location:
β’ North Carolina (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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