Billing and Collection Specialist
About The Position
Responsible for collecting, posting and managing account payments. Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper. Answers questions from patients, staff and insurance companies. Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. Prepares, reviews and sends patient statements. Evaluates patient's financial status and establishes budget payment plans. Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts. Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor, also prepares information for the collection agency. Posting daily charges. Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers. Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Medical billing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Collecting, posting and managing account payments
- Submitting claims and following up with insurance companies
- Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper
- Answers questions from patients, staff and insurance companies
- Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints
- Prepares, reviews and sends patient statements
- Evaluates patient's financial status and establishes budget payment plans
- Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts
- Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor, also prepares information for the collection agency
- Posting daily charges
- Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers
- Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings
- Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
