Reimbursement Specialist - Collector
Posted on Oct 5, 2024 by Lingraphica
Princeton, NJ
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description
Purpose: The Reimbursement Specialist – Collector is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate follow-up on all claims, maintaining effective communication with payors, patients, and caregivers as necessary. This role also involves cross-training with team members to provide support in additional billing and payment posting functions as required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the collection of outstanding balances from both insurance companies and patients
Conduct timely follow-up on all submitted claims to ensure prompt resolution
Review and correct rejected claims as necessary, ensuring accurate and timely resubmission to maximize reimbursement
Identify, document, and address claims/billing errors, denials, and rejections
Analyze claim denials and rejections to identify root causes and implement strategies to prevent future occurrences
Collaborate with internal departments to address systemic issues leading to denials
Appeal denied and short-paid claims to maximize reimbursement
Establish and manage patient payment plans as necessary
Initiate contact with customers and insurance companies via phone or mail to facilitate payments and resolve account issues
Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable
Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies, billing regulations, and compliance standards
Uphold confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards for handling Protected Health Information (PHI)
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall function of the reimbursement department
Purpose: The Reimbursement Specialist – Collector is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate follow-up on all claims, maintaining effective communication with payors, patients, and caregivers as necessary. This role also involves cross-training with team members to provide support in additional billing and payment posting functions as required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the collection of outstanding balances from both insurance companies and patients
Conduct timely follow-up on all submitted claims to ensure prompt resolution
Review and correct rejected claims as necessary, ensuring accurate and timely resubmission to maximize reimbursement
Identify, document, and address claims/billing errors, denials, and rejections
Analyze claim denials and rejections to identify root causes and implement strategies to prevent future occurrences
Collaborate with internal departments to address systemic issues leading to denials
Appeal denied and short-paid claims to maximize reimbursement
Establish and manage patient payment plans as necessary
Initiate contact with customers and insurance companies via phone or mail to facilitate payments and resolve account issues
Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable
Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies, billing regulations, and compliance standards
Uphold confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards for handling Protected Health Information (PHI)
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall function of the reimbursement department
Reference: 203338900
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Reimbursement Specialist - Collector
Posted on Oct 5, 2024 by Lingraphica
Princeton, NJ
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description
Purpose: The Reimbursement Specialist – Collector is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate follow-up on all claims, maintaining effective communication with payors, patients, and caregivers as necessary. This role also involves cross-training with team members to provide support in additional billing and payment posting functions as required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the collection of outstanding balances from both insurance companies and patients
Conduct timely follow-up on all submitted claims to ensure prompt resolution
Review and correct rejected claims as necessary, ensuring accurate and timely resubmission to maximize reimbursement
Identify, document, and address claims/billing errors, denials, and rejections
Analyze claim denials and rejections to identify root causes and implement strategies to prevent future occurrences
Collaborate with internal departments to address systemic issues leading to denials
Appeal denied and short-paid claims to maximize reimbursement
Establish and manage patient payment plans as necessary
Initiate contact with customers and insurance companies via phone or mail to facilitate payments and resolve account issues
Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable
Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies, billing regulations, and compliance standards
Uphold confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards for handling Protected Health Information (PHI)
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall function of the reimbursement department
Purpose: The Reimbursement Specialist – Collector is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate follow-up on all claims, maintaining effective communication with payors, patients, and caregivers as necessary. This role also involves cross-training with team members to provide support in additional billing and payment posting functions as required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the collection of outstanding balances from both insurance companies and patients
Conduct timely follow-up on all submitted claims to ensure prompt resolution
Review and correct rejected claims as necessary, ensuring accurate and timely resubmission to maximize reimbursement
Identify, document, and address claims/billing errors, denials, and rejections
Analyze claim denials and rejections to identify root causes and implement strategies to prevent future occurrences
Collaborate with internal departments to address systemic issues leading to denials
Appeal denied and short-paid claims to maximize reimbursement
Establish and manage patient payment plans as necessary
Initiate contact with customers and insurance companies via phone or mail to facilitate payments and resolve account issues
Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable
Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies, billing regulations, and compliance standards
Uphold confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards for handling Protected Health Information (PHI)
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall function of the reimbursement department
Reference: 203338900
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