Patient Account Representative FT - 8AM - 5PM
Description
Salary Range: $32.25 - $39.58
Position Summary:
Revies, verifies, obtains and corrects comprehensive patient financial status, payor source information and other relevant information needed to determine the financial responsibility of all registrations to Washington Hospital. Based on this information, ensures that all appropriate financial sources and certification requirements are met to assure reimbursement for services provided. Responsible for timely filing of all insurance claims. Reviews patient accounts to ensure all payments and adjustments are made timely and appropriately. Monitors outstanding accounts, processes refunds for overpaid accounts, receives and answers billing related inquires. Secures payments/arrangements from both insurance company as well as account guarantor. In addition to performing the essential functions of the job, may also be assigned other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Required: High School Graduate
Required: Minimum one year experience in insurance billing and follow-up
Required: Knowledge of ICD10 terminology and CPT4 procedure coding
Knowledge of State Government regulations with regards to Medi-Cal eligibility and application process preferred. Private pay collection experience helpful
Cash and adjustment posting background preferred with regards to quality control of payments and transactions to financial system
Required: Minimum 1 year experience with electronic billing and follow up system as well as personal computer experience
EPIC EHR experience preferred
Required: Typing 25 WPM. Knowledge of 10 key preferred
Required: Basic medical terminology
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