Job Description

Job Title: Dental Billing & Verification Specialist (US Healthcare)

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Job Summary:

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We are seeking a highly skilled and comprehensive Dental Billing & Verification Specialist to manage the end-to-end revenue cycle for our US-based dental practices. The ideal candidate will handle everything from pre-appointment eligibility/benefit breakdowns to post-appointment claim submission, payment posting, and denial management . Your primary goal is to ensure clean claim submission, minimize revenue leakage, and accelerate the collection process.

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Key Responsibilities:

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1. Eligibility & Benefits Verification (EV-BV)

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- Insurance Verification: Confirm active patient coverage and eligibility via insurance portals or direct phone calls 48 to 72 hours prior to patient appointments.
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- Comprehensive Breakdowns: Obtain detailed insurance breakdowns including annual maximums, deductibles, frequencies, waiting periods, missing tooth clauses, and age limits .
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- System Updates: Accurately update patient records and insurance fee schedules in the Dental Practice Management Software (PMS).
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2. Claims Management & Billing

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- Claim Submission: Generate and submit clean electronic and paper claims (with necessary attachments like X-rays, periodontal charts, and narratives ) using ADA claim forms .
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- Coding Compliance: Audit clinical notes to ensure accurate application of CDT (Current Dental Terminology) codes and appropriate modifiers.
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- Coordination of Benefits (COB):



Correctly sequence and bill primary, secondary, and tertiary insurance plans.
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3. Payment Posting & AR Follow-Up

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- Payment Posting: Accurately post insurance payments from Explanation of Advantages (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs) into patient accounts.
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- Denial Management: Review, research, and appeal denied, rejected, or short-paid claims in a timely manner.
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- Accounts Receivable (AR): Monitor aging AR reports, follow up with insurance payers on outstanding claims, and handle patient billing inquiries professionally.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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- Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in US Dental Billing and Verification.
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- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of PPO, HMO, DHMO, Medicaid, and Indemnity plans , alongside complete mastery of CDT codes .
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- Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of dental billing platforms and clearinghouses (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, eCentral, Change Healthcare, or DentalXChange ).
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- Communication Skills: Excellent spoken and written English. Must have strong negotiation and communication skills for regular phone interactions with US insurance companies.
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- Compliance: Strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines and protecting patient health information.
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Work Requirements:

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- Shift Timing: Alignment with US business hours (Eastern, Central, or Pacific time zones).
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📌 Dental Billing & Verification Specialist (US Healthcare) (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Meditab India
📍 Ahmedabad