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Billing Insurance Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Billing Specialist

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$19 - $25.50/hr

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, submitting, and following up on insurance ... As our Billing Specialist, you will: * Prepare, review, and submit electronic and paper claims ...

They will make phone calls to insurance plans and facilities, accurately record information obtained in patient files, and submit claims and appeals to insurance on behalf of patients. Billing ...

Experience with billing, healthcare administration, Medicaid, insurance, revenue cycle management, or nonprofit financial operations preferred. * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage ...

Experience with billing, healthcare administration, Medicaid, insurance, revenue cycle management, or nonprofit financial operations preferred. * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage ...

Billing Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$110/hr

This position may be eligible for health, dental, vision, insurance, and 401(K). We are seeking a Billing Manager to lead a billing department and oversee the full invoicing lifecycle in a high ...

Billing Coordinator

Denver, CO · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Polsinelli PC, has an immediate opening for a Billing Coordinator in our Denver, Kansas City, St ... Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance ...

Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Insurance, Pet Insurance, 403(b) with ... Medicaid billing experience a plus. Working Environment/Physical Activities * Effective with ...

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Billing Manager

Lafayette, CO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Insurance, Pet Insurance, 403(b) with ... Medicaid billing experience a plus. Working Environment/Physical Activities * Effective with ...

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Insurance, Pet Insurance, 403(b) with ... Medicaid billing experience a plus. Working Environment/Physical Activities * Effective with ...

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Manager - Billing

Louisville, CO · On-site +1

$80K - $91K/yr

This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day billing operations and supporting the ... Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance * Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex ...

Manager - Billing

Louisville, CO · On-site

$80K - $91K/yr

This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day billing operations and supporting the ... Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance * Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex ...

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How much do billing insurance jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for billing insurance in Colorado is $20.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $22.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Billing Insurance Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Billing Insurance Specialist, you need a solid understanding of medical billing codes, insurance policies, and claims processing, typically supported by a certificate in medical billing or healthcare administration. Familiarity with billing software (such as Epic, Kareo, or Medisoft) and electronic health records is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate claim submissions, minimizing denials, and maintaining steady revenue flow for healthcare organizations.

What is the difference between Billing Insurance vs Claims Processor?

AspectBilling InsuranceClaims Processor
CredentialsHigh school diploma; certification often preferredHigh school diploma; certification may be required
Work EnvironmentMedical offices, insurance companiesInsurance companies, healthcare facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesGenerate bills, verify insurance coverageReview and process insurance claims
Industry UsageHealthcare, insuranceInsurance, healthcare

Billing Insurance focuses on creating and managing patient bills and verifying coverage, while Claims Processors handle reviewing and processing insurance claims for reimbursement. Both roles require similar credentials and work in related environments, but their core tasks differ within the insurance and healthcare industries.

What does a Billing Insurance specialist do?

A Billing Insurance specialist is responsible for managing and processing insurance claims for healthcare providers or organizations. They review patient medical records, prepare and submit insurance claims, and follow up with insurance companies to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement. Additionally, they address claim denials, resolve discrepancies, and often communicate with patients regarding their insurance coverage. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of medical coding, and familiarity with insurance policies and regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Billing Insurance, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Billing Insurance often encounter challenges such as navigating complex insurance policies, handling claim denials, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changing regulations. Effective management of these issues typically involves strong attention to detail, proactive communication with both patients and insurance providers, and ongoing education through training or industry updates. Many organizations also encourage collaboration with other departments, such as patient services and coding specialists, to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate billing. Staying organized and adaptable is key to success in this dynamic environment.
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Medical Billing & Follow-Up Specialist

Medical Billing & Follow-Up Specialist

National Jewish Health

Glendale, CO • On-site

$22.76 - $30.10/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


National Jewish Health rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

National Jewish Health is seeking an experienced Medical Billing & Follow-Up Specialist to support the resolution of unpaid and denied insurance claims. This role is responsible for contacting insurance carriers to verify claim status, resolve payment delays, and ensure accurate reimbursement. The ideal candidate has prior experience working in a medical setting and a solid understanding of insurance billing, claim follow-up, and payer-specific requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Contacts insurance companies daily via phone and payer portals to follow up on unpaid or denied claims and resolve reimbursement issues.
  • Requests, submits, and reviews missing or corrected claim and patient information to support timely payment.
  • Reviews CPT and ICD-10 codes to ensure claims meet payer requirements and drafts and submits appeals when necessary.
  • Investigates payment delays and incorrect payments while maintaining detailed documentation of all actions in the patient accounting system.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and insurance representatives and demonstrates strong attention to detail, computer proficiency, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Responds to incoming patient billing inquiries, providing clear, accurate information and resolving concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Founded in 1899, National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation and a global leader in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex pulmonary, cardiac, immune, and related conditions. We are committed to excellence in patient care, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Join National Jewish Health and play a vital role in ensuring accurate billing and reimbursement processes that directly support our mission to deliver outstanding, patient-centered care.
Position Summary
Responsible for financial resolution of receivables by verifying appropriate reimbursement for services rendered. Achieves by persuasive collection techniques, problem solving, complex mathematical proficiency, resolving eligibility, insurance claims billing, insurance claim follow up and/or other related obstacles, according to the existing procedures for collection and by utilizing all available patient accounting and/or payor software.
Essential Duties
  1. Has a thorough understanding of CPT, HCPCS & ICD-10 codes, HCFA and UB04 claim forms, DRG, insurance benefits including authorizations/referrals.
  2. Works daily with automated worklist, ATB and or assigned special projects in the patient accounting system to perform account audits of insurance and patient payments. Utilizes claims editing software and/or payor software to review claims history in order to address and resolve payment delays and/or incorrect payments.
  3. Maintains ability to read and comprehend all payors' claims adjudication vouchers, explanation of benefits (EOB), or electronic remittance advice (ERA). Utilizes vouchers, EOBs, and ERAs to help confirm proper processing of claims and appropriate levels of reimbursement.
  4. Maintains a current and thorough knowledge of regulatory and procedural requirements related to the assigned account workload. Knowledge of applicable contracted payor documents including the contract matrix and state and federal regulations are required. Regulations include but are not limited to various reimbursement methodologies depending on the services billed and claims editing content.
  5. Contacts insurance companies or clients and uses proper negotiation or persuasion techniques to elicit payment promise or account resolution. When necessary, works with billers to perform re-bills or secondary billing. Calendars follow up collection calls and activities, according to existing procedures in order to meet personal productivity and departmental receivable goals.
  6. Performs appeals of insurance denials and/or incorrect reimbursement. Facilitates medical record documentation submissions when medical necessity is the basis for denial and other required documentation when expected reimbursement is not received.
  7. Processes all refunds, payment transfers and adjustments for account workload according to established Patient Financial Services (PFS) policies.
  8. Contacts patients when necessary to elicit claims and account resolution. Demonstrates good customer service and is knowledgeable when contacting patients.
  9. Identifies self-pay accounts and potential bad debt accounts for referral to outside agencies or attorneys for further collection efforts.

Other Duties
  1. Communicates regularly with PFS Supervisor or Manager regarding high-risk accounts.
  2. Responds timely (within 24 hours or next business day) to account inquiry calls from patients or insurance companies. Researches claims or account questions with responsible department and provides customers with requested financial information or refers them to other resources at National Jewish Health.
  3. Provides PFS Supervisor and reports weekly productivity statistics and reports workload fluctuations (backlog or shortages) in a timely manner. Maintains individual goals established by PFS management.
  4. Actively participates in team and departmental meetings by sharing ideas for improved work processes in PFS and performs as a back-up to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary.

Competencies
  1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to Patient Financial Services Departments and National Jewish Health.
  2. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
  3. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  4. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
  5. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
  6. Drive for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
  7. Managing Work and Time: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i.e., budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments when needed.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None
Travel
None
Core Values
  1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
  2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
  3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
  4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
  5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
  6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
  7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
  8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Some college level course work, preferred.
  2. Work Experience: A minimum of (2) years of recent and related healthcare experience is required. A minimum of two (2) years in hospital billing/collection/follow up, accounting and customer service environment is preferred.
  3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range: $22.76 - $29.10
Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
  • Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
  • Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
  • Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
  • Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
  • Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
  • Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

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