Collections

• Submits timely, accurate invoices to payer for products and services provided.
• Understands the terms and fee schedule for all contracts for which invoices are submitted.
• Correctly determines quantities and prices for drugs billed.
• Verifies that the services and products are correctly authorized and that required documentation is on file.
• Ensures that invoices are submitted for services and products that are properly ordered and confirmed as provided.
• Evaluates payments received for correctness and applies payments accurately to the system.
• Verifies that payments received are correct according to the fee schedule.
• Applies the payment correctly to the patient account.
• Ensures that secondary bills and patient invoices are mailed within 48 hours of receipt of payment.
• Notifies the Reimbursement Manager if there are overpayments and/or duplicate payments for the same service.
• Transfers payments belonging to other offices within 48 hours of receipt.
• Follows up on invoices submitted to ensure prompt and timely payment.
• Calls to verify that claims submitted were received and are in processing.
• Sends letters to the patient or responsible party when their insurance carrier fails to make payment reasonable time frame.
• Generates and mails statements and collections letters.
• Follows-up on all denials within 48 hours of receipt.
• Ensures compliance with policies and guidelines outlined in the contract terms and fee schedule.
• Follows HIPPA guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information to maintain patient and business confidentiality.

Collections Specialist, Medical Biller

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Hard skills

Soft skills

Certifications

RCM, Collections Specialist, Medical Biller

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