Billing Specialist - Hospital Billing

LMHS Careers • Newark, OH

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About The Position

The Billing Specialist arranges the efficient and orderly resolution of patient accounts. The role ensures accurate and complete payments from insurance companies and patients, and accurate account adjustments in accordance with Health Systems policy while maintaining professional conduct. The position involves billing and following up on patient accounts, preparing and correcting claims, reviewing payments, resolving credit balances, and completing applications for applicable charity care programs.

Requirements

• Read, write, and follow verbal or written directions.
• Analytical ability to detect and resolve problems.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for difficult situations.
• Nine months of experience in the healthcare billing collections field.
• Ability to operate office machines, including a personal computer, fax machine, and copier.
• May be required to complete specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Bill patient accounts accurately and on time.
• Enter accurate billing information and prepare paper or electronic claims.
• Correct claims and determine billing status.
• Follow up on patient accounts in a timely manner.
• Prepare accurate reports of billing activity.
• Contact insurance carriers to expedite accurate claim payments.
• Review remittances to ensure payments are proper and accurate.
• Balance cash and checks.
• Review and resolve credit balance accounts.
• Complete applications for applicable Health Systems charity care programs.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed