Initiates requests for charity write-off, when appropriate; • Analyzes financial and eligibility data, and length of disability to determine potential eligibility for federal, state, and/or county programs, completing the necessary documents within the time limits specified by the appropriate government agency;
• Determines and manages proper course of action for optimal reimbursement of healthcare charges (e.g., spend down eligibility, out-of-network, Cobra coverage, etc.);
• Informs patient/guarantor and assists patient in application process, ensuring that adjustments are requested and completed; and.
• Performs cashiering functions, including payment receipt and posting; balancing and recording of bank deposits and balancing of cash drawer; performs cash refunding, adjustments and transfers; maintains petty cash drawer; and other duties to prepare patient accounts for billing prior to and following discharge in order to maximize payment from all sources, to prevent collection issues and to control bad debt.