Hospital Collections Specialist

EMDS

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Adjudication, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, English Language, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Hospital, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Billing, Medical Record System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Patient Care Denials, Provider Contracting, Provider Credentialing, Records Management, Regulations, Reimbursement Guidelines, Research Skills, Revenue Management
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
4 days ago
Hospital Collections Specialist

The role of a Collection Specialist in the Revenue Cycle Management department is to follow up on any unpaid insurance claims.

Working of aged accounts Complex denial research Participate in client meetings Answer patient, client, or insurance carrier questions regarding claims Maintain the strictest confidentiality in accordance with all HIPAA guidelines/regulations Stay abreast of code changes, updates to reimbursement guidelines, and coverage policies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required including computer skills/level. Working knowledge of healthcare code sets Working knowledge of clean claim practices Working knowledge of the adjudication process Ability to research and follow claims appeal guidelines/processes Understanding of the complete healthcare revenue cycle Understanding of provider contracts and credentialing Understanding of basic accounting functions Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel Organized and detail-oriented

Previous experience in a healthcare billing capacity required. Previous experience with hospital based follow-up desired. Previous experience with electronic health records/practice management system desired.

Employees are required to speak, read and write English

None required, coding certificates desirable (CPC, CCS-P, CCS, etc.)

All employees must be able to lift 50lbs

Full Benefits

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