Biller Collector - Houston, United States - Kindred Hospitals Houston Central Business Office

Description

Description Job Summary**:

Collects receivables and monitors past due accounts. Researches and resolves insurance claim discrepancies.


Essential Functions

• Reviews patient account files received for discharged patients and ensures the accuracy and completeness of all documents.
• Identifies portion of charges to be billed to patients' insurance companies, Medicare or other third parties, and those to be billed to the patient directly.
• Prepares appropriate billing statements for insurance companies, Medicare or other third parties.
• Replies to patients' and insurance company requests for information.
• Assists in the preparation of billing activity reports.
• Prepares and maintains billing files and reports.
• Investigates delinquency cases to identify any special circumstances affecting payment delays and follows up with appropriate parties.
• Contacts third party payer organizations and/or patients as necessary to facilitate the timely payment of past due charges or arranges alternative settlement plans.
• Identifies problem delinquencies and recommends their appropriate disposition (i.e., referral to collection agency or other legal action, or writeoff).
• Prepares and maintains records and reports documenting the status and amount of past due accounts, and the timing and nature of their disposition.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of Medicare, State Programs, and commercial billing.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.


Licenses/Certification:

Experience:

2 years hospital medical billing experience preferred