Medical Billing- Part Time *IN OFFICE* at Hospice Brazos Valley

Bryan, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Billing, Insurance Verification, Claims Preparation, Accounts Receivable, Billing Software, Excel, Word, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Patient Interaction, Ancillary Payments, Compliance Monitoring, Staff Education, Documentation Monitoring, Financial Intermediary Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description **This position is located in Bryan, Texas. No remote applications, please** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Verifies all insurance coverage and or reimbursement source for all patients. Follows up on all new admissions to ensure all billing documentation is received. Prepares claims for filing, ensuring each field reflects accurate and compliant information. Once claims are reviewed for accuracy, ensure timely billing has occurred on each patient. Follows up in a timely manner on all claims to ensure payment. When applicable, ensures all room and board is paid in a timely manner to nursing homes or assisted living facilities Answers patient and family questions regarding insurance coverage. Follows up on accounts receivable aging reports and provides monthly updates to the CFO. Continually monitors changes in billing methodology and compliance issues from all appropriate resources. Ensures those changes are implemented timely. Educates the staff of any changes in billing requirements and how those changes affect specific areas of the agency. Proficient in using billing software. Proficient in using Excel and Word. Assists in monitoring documentation for Quality Assurance and Process Improvement purposes as requested. Researches accuracy and agency responsibility of patient ancillary bills. Process ancillary payments in a timely manner to ensure positive relationships with our community partners. Works with physician offices, hospitals, etc. on bills denied by payors due to hospice involvement. Answers requests from a financial intermediary promptly. Location: Bryan, Texas Shift: Par Time, 20-25 hours per week Benefits: 403b Retirement & PTO Accrual Requirements · Associates Degree AND 1 year of Medicare or Medicaid billing experience OR · HS Diploma or GED AND 2 years of Medicare of Medicaid billing experience.

Responsibilities

The role involves verifying insurance coverage, preparing and filing claims, and following up on billing documentation to ensure timely payment. Additionally, the position requires monitoring changes in billing methodology and educating staff on these changes.