PRIMARY FUNCTION
Posts payments and makes necessary adjustments via payment management systems as well as identifies and processes the issuance of patient or insurance refunds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned.
Ensures payments or adjustments are posted in accordance with EOB’s and patient checks. Reviews and correct any errors until payments are balanced.
Post insurance payments and patient refunds from EOB or ERA accurately against appropriate line-item services and enters adjustments as indicated when required according to contract.
Assesses, identifies payment/denial trends via payment management systems and communicates to Team Leader and Manager
Monitor and report any underpayment or overpayment.
Research and resolves any unapplied payments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of Medical billing and collection protocol, all types of insurance (HMO, PPO, POS, Medicaid etc.).
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Adhere to all organizational information security policies and protect all sensitive information including but not limited to ePHI and PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with organizational policy, Federal, State, and local regulations.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature of level of the job.