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Ascension · 1 day ago

Billing Representative

Halethorpe, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.59/hr - $27.86/hr

1+ years exp

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care. They are seeking a Billing Representative to determine and verify insurance coverage, ensure timely billing, and maintain detailed documentation of billing activities.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Determine and verify insurance coverage and coordination of benefits from all sources for assigned area. Ensure proper adequate and timely billing to ensure prompt payment

Confirm insurance coverage

Determine necessity for pre-authorization and obtains authorization for scheduled procedures

Determine financial responsibility for services to be provided

Notify patient and/or practitioner of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance

Communicate with patient and practitioner regarding financial responsibility and insurance coverage issues

Maintain detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities

Maintain documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process

Prepare and complete claims for commercial insurance companies, third party organizations and/or government or self payers

Research, analyze and reconcile Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement practices

Maintain detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities

Maintain documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process

Consult with appropriate parties to resolve unbilled claims

Review recent accounts for proper billing practices and reimbursement

Qualification

Medical billing experienceCPTICD 10Insurance payer guidelinesHCPCS knowledgeBilling discrepancies resolutionCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable

Preferred

Previous physician billing experience

Experience medical terminology, CPT and ICD 10

Experience with HCPCS and understanding EOB's

Knowledge of insurance payer guidelines

Ability manage complex claims and resolve billing discrepancies

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Company

Ascension

Glassdoor3.4

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Founded in 1999

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://healthcare.ascension.org

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