Hospital Claims Follow Up Representative - Remote | Wfh

Are you looking for an engaging and fulfilling career in the healthcare industry? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as a Healthcare Billing and Collections Specialist! We're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and are seeking a talented individual to help us navigate the world of medical billing and collections.
Responsibilities
Utilize cutting-edge workflow systems and client host platforms to collect payments and resolve accounts efficiently.
Put your expertise in healthcare reimbursement methodologies to work, ensuring a smooth insurance follow-up process.
Gain valuable insights into government, Medicare, and Medicaid claims to streamline billing processes.
Communicate effectively with payers through various channels, including phone, email, fax, and websites, to resolve outstanding claims promptly.
Update patient and financial information accurately and verify responsible parties for bill payment.
Keep a watchful eye on billing accuracy and promptly address any known errors.
Stay on top of Medicaid/healthy options coupons, ensuring timely and accurate billing for services.
Demonstrate your keen attention to detail by correctly billing all hospital services to primary insurers or patients within expected timeframes.
Proactively follow up with insurance companies on assigned accounts to ensure timely resolution.
Educate patients on hospital payment methods while maintaining an in-depth understanding of insurance regulations and hospital insurance contracts.
Be the detective of the billing world! Identify and report underpayments and denial trends, initiating appeals as needed.
Harness your Excel skills to analyze and resolve payer payment delays, effectively communicating the results.
Exceed daily productivity and quality standards established by the departmental policies.
Embrace professionalism and courtesy when dealing with patients, insurance payors, co-workers, management, and clients.
Enjoy the opportunity to take on exciting special projects as needed by the management team.
Uphold strict confidentiality in all aspects of your role, respecting patients' protected health information (PHI) according to HIPAA standards.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Medical Billing And Coding Certification Preferred (but Not Required).
Previous experience in Hospital/Facility billing.
2-3 years' experience in insurance collections, with expertise in claim submission and follow-up.
Basic knowledge of healthcare claims processing, including ICD-9/10, CPT and HCPC codes, as well as UB-04.
Thrive in both independent and team-oriented environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Strong organizational, communication, and written skills.
Basic math and typing skills.
Join our team and be a part of the rewarding world of healthcare billing and collections. We foster a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your skills and dedication will be valued and appreciated. If you're ready to make a positive impact on the healthcare industry while enjoying personal and professional growth, apply now to become our newest Healthcare Billing and Collections Specialist!
Employment Type: Contractor
Salary: $ 21.00 Per Hour