Responsible for obtaining accurate and detailed information concerning insurance and self-pay reimbursement on all patient accounts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Request and process all bills to third party payors and patients, maximizing re-imbursement of services provided to achieve established hospital goals.
· Responsible for accurate and timely data entry of charges, payments, adjustments and other transactions to patient accounts as required to include both insurance and patient billing for charges incurred.
· Responsible for timely follow-up to insurance companies on billing submitted in order to allow for an effective and efficient cash flow of hospital receivables.
· Record both A/R and miscellaneous cash.
· Prepare bank deposits and post cash and adjustments to patient records as required.
· Balance A/R and maintain supporting reports as per department policy.
· Retrieve and perform electronic billing to insurance companies in a timely manner.
· Make follow up calls to insurance companies and guarantors as required.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Additional college course work preferred.
· Three years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital or medical office.