Responsible for importing and processing of payment files, claim processing, collection of insurance or patient balances, physician charge entry
Maintain and manipulate multiple files or work lists as assigned
Communicates directly with Payers to follow-up on outstanding claims to resolve payment variances and achieve timely reimbursement
Provides payers with specific reasons for suspected underpayments and analyzes reasons given by payers for non-payment
Updates and maintains accurate information on each account with action plan for next steps to resolve
Effectively handles all communications, including telephone and email from payers and departments within the health system
Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts, establish goals with supervisors and track progress
Understands and maintains compliance with HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information
Understands federal and state regulations and specific payer requirements and explanations of benefits to identify and report billing compliance issues and payer discrepancies
Assists hospital and/or physician patients who come to the patient accounting office during business hours
Reports to the manager or supervisor of the department as assigned
May have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements
Office environment with no known exposures to hazardous material
Requirements
1 year of insurance, billing and collections or related business environment
May consider successful completion of 1100+ related Career Tech program (medical billing/coding or accounting/bookkeeping) in lieu of experience
College coursework in related field or Healthcare Certification (CRCR, CRCS, CHAA) preferred
Previous experience with medical terminology, basic ICD10 and CPT coding preferred
Previous experience using Microsoft Office programs
Previous experience in one of the following: billing, insurance resolution follow-up, cash posting, or customer service preferred
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)