Revenue Cycle Accountant

Northern Illinois Hospice•Rockford, IL

just now•$47,000 - $67,988•Onsite

About The Position

At Northern Illinois Hospice, the Revenue Cycle Accountant is responsible for managing hospice and palliative care billing with a strong emphasis on Room & Board reimbursement. This is a high-accountability, detail-intensive healthcare revenue cycle position requiring independent problem-solving and strong regulatory knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
2+ years of health care Room & Board billing experience required
Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing in an assisted living or skilled care facility, preferred
ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS proficiency

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing in an assisted living or skilled care facility, preferred

Responsibilities

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