Facility Billing Contract Specialist

Acadian Ambulance•Lafayette, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Acadian Client Services is seeking a Facility Billing Contract Specialist to process, compile, analyze, and manage receivables for assigned facility contracts. The role also maintains positive working relationships with the Vice President of Operations. This position is based in the Lafayette, Louisiana office and works Monday through Friday.

Requirements

At least 5 years of facility contract billing or management experience, or an associate degree and at least 3 years of medical billing experience.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
Understanding of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulations, including the SNF Consolidated Billing Act, PPS, and Hospital Part-A Billing Requirements.
Ability to adhere to productivity goals and departmental guidelines.
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Review receivables on facility contracts approaching renewal.
Pre-verify payer types, including governmental agencies and private industry.
Pre-verify all stand-by accounts.
Review transports that missed initial facility edits but meet facility contract criteria and may be billable to the facility.
Prepare daily and monthly billings for hospitals, nursing homes, private industry, governmental agencies, and van transports.
Post facility payments and reconcile deposits.
Review unacceptable or questionable payments.
Review overpayments and process refunds to facilities.
Handle inbound calls relating to facilities.
Prepare correspondence relating to facilities.
Prepare monthly reports for administration review.