Sr Med Billing Assoc
Employees in this position are responsible for the maintenance of patient billing accounts and performing numerous related functions to accomplish this task; such as, patient registration, insurance follow-up, financial screening of unfunded patients, answering patient billing inquiries, collection of unpaid balances and posting of payments. Major/Essential Functions
Pre-registers new patients for designated clinics and updates return patient information as necessary
Conducts in-depth interview with patients to verify insurance coverage and collect essential data for filing accurate claims
Screens unfunded patients for financial assistance programs; disseminates information and answer questions regarding financial resource
Coordinates eligibility requirements with local hospitals to implement indigent programs governed by them
Establishes payment plans in accordance with guidelines to help patients manage payment of bills
Processes insurance claim forms and follows-up with third party payer sources. Re-bills insurance companies or other third parties to secure payment
Follows-up with insurance companies on claims when payment is not received within designated timeframes
Contacts patients/clinic staff to obtain or correct information on claims in order to resolve payment issues
Answers patient billing questions verbally or in writing
Receives and processes insurance and patient payments
Audits credit balances and refunds payer when overpayments occur
Contacts patients regarding outstanding balances and follow up on previous patient commitments
Refers delinquent accounts to collection
Maintains accurate, up-to-date file on patient
Compose appropriate correspondence to patients, agencies and departments
Attends seminars/training sessions to keep current on new programs available for assistance to patients
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Five (5) years of office experience with two (2) of those years in billing or collections OR at least three (3) years of service at TTUHSC in the Medical Billing Associate program and a current performance appraisal with a rating of meeting or exceeding expectations
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Pre-registers new patients for designated clinics and updates return patient information as necessary
Conducts in-depth interview with patients to verify insurance coverage and collect essential data for filing accurate claims
Screens unfunded patients for financial assistance programs; disseminates information and answer questions regarding financial resource
Coordinates eligibility requirements with local hospitals to implement indigent programs governed by them
Establishes payment plans in accordance with guidelines to help patients manage payment of bills
Processes insurance claim forms and follows-up with third party payer sources. Re-bills insurance companies or other third parties to secure payment
Follows-up with insurance companies on claims when payment is not received within designated timeframes
Contacts patients/clinic staff to obtain or correct information on claims in order to resolve payment issues
Answers patient billing questions verbally or in writing
Receives and processes insurance and patient payments
Audits credit balances and refunds payer when overpayments occur
Contacts patients regarding outstanding balances and follow up on previous patient commitments
Refers delinquent accounts to collection
Maintains accurate, up-to-date file on patient
Compose appropriate correspondence to patients, agencies and departments
Attends seminars/training sessions to keep current on new programs available for assistance to patients
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Five (5) years of office experience with two (2) of those years in billing or collections OR at least three (3) years of service at TTUHSC in the Medical Billing Associate program and a current performance appraisal with a rating of meeting or exceeding expectations
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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