Revenue Cycle Accountant

Northern Illinois Hospice•Rockford, IL

11d•$47,000 - $67,988

About The Position

If you’re a Revenue Cycle Accountant who wants more, this is your moment. At Northern Illinois Hospice, the Revenue Cycle Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring compassionate hospice care continues for patients and families across our community. Your expertise in billing and reimbursement directly supports care with dignity, comfort, and peace of mind. Why Northern Illinois Hospice? Founded in 1979, Northern Illinois Hospice is a trusted, community-based hospice provider where mission and professionalism go hand in hand. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and deeply human. As a Revenue Cycle Accountant, you’re valued, respected, and empowered to make a real difference every day. A Day in the Life of a Revenue Cycle Accountant As a Revenue Cycle Accountant, your day blends analysis, collaboration, and impact. You’ll manage hospice billing, review claims, resolve denials, and ensure accurate reimbursement. You’ll partner with clinical teams, answer family billing questions with empathy, and see firsthand how your work sustains exceptional hospice care.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting (Bachelor’s preferred)
2+ years of medical billing experience; hospice or long-term care strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing
ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS proficiency

Responsibilities

Manage the full revenue cycle for hospice and palliative care, including billing, collections, cash posting, and AR
Prepare, submit, research, and resolve claims with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers
Investigate denials, appeal underpayments, and resubmit claims
Monitor AR aging, unbilled claims, and accounts over 90 days
Produce monthly revenue and AR reports to support forecasting and budgets
Ensure compliance with hospice, Medicare, HIPAA, and payer regulations
Respond to patient and family billing inquiries with professionalism and care
Reconcile EMR and accounting systems and maintain audit-ready records