BILLING SPECIALIST

Christ Community Health Services • Memphis, TN

2d

About The Position

The Billing Specialist is responsible for pursuing and receiving all monies due from insurance companies and patients.   The incumbent is also responsible for corresponding with CCHS’ third-party billing company and managing accounts receivable for various payers and service areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus some specialized training.
• Four to six years of related experience; preferably back end revenue cycle

Responsibilities

• Enters patient demographics, verifies insurance and reviews accounts for accuracy.
• Collects, posts, and manages account payments from insurance companies, public grant funded programs/service agreements and patients.
• Corresponds with third-party billing company to ensure timely follow-up of requested information (i.e. returns, refunds, recoupments, submission of hospital encounters, patient complaints, coding and fee inquiries, etc.)
• Manages accounts receivable for assigned service areas and payers.
• Develops payment plans as needed.
• Assists with fee schedule management as directed.
• Corresponds with Site Managers, providers and pharmacy staff regarding billing errors, information requests, returns, questions, etc.
• Monitors work queues to ensure all encounters are billed correctly.
• Handles mail and distributes accordingly.
• Communicates as needed with insurance companies.
• Assists with entry of NDC numbers as assigned.
• Assists with review of denial data and identifies training needs of providers, clinical staff and front office staff.
• Works with Accounting Department as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees