BILLER/BILLING REP

Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Conway
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities Responsible for billing Medicare, HMO, Commercial, Hospital contracts and Managed Medicaid accounts, collecting, posting and managing all aspects of accounts until paid. Verification of insurance and computing patient benefits. DDE experience and knowledge a must. General computer skills and knowledge helpful. Work closely with admitting office, UR and medical records. Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper within time frame of UHS policy. Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies in a polite manner. Communicates information to the appropriate personnel. Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. Maintains a computer master list of insurance companies outlining correct name, address and phone numbers. Performs various collection actions including contacting patients when admitted within 48 hours or when needed by phone, Meets with patients and /or family at discharge and collects co-pays and/or deductibles. Participates in educational activities to include changes in Medicare and Medicaid. Verifies hospital insurance information. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Types and mails all correspondence in a timely manner. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations. Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. Maintains a professional working relationship with insurance companies. Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies. Performs duties of financial counselor with designated accounts. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Adheres to the dress code; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly. Attends staff meetings regularly. MUST HAVE DIRECT DATA ENTRY FOR MEDICARE EXPERIENCE.

Keywords: Universal Health Services, Wilmington , BILLER/BILLING REP, Other , Conway, North Carolina