A well-established and growing ambulatory surgery center in Loxahatchee is seeking a business office A/R specialist employee; experience in healthcare accounts receivable (ASC and/or Orthopedic experience preferred). The primary responsibilities will include AR follow up (all insurances including WC and patients), AR review and appeals.
Required Skills:
Understand medical terminology Understanding of Coding - CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 Basic math skills and comprehension Accounts receivable Basic typing skills Basic computer skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize responsibilities Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively Knowledge of contracted/non-contracted insurance plans and procedures Excellent communication skills
Duties:
Monitor accounts to identify outstanding debts. Performs follow-up activities timely on all accounts (insurances and patients) to ensure prompt payment. Identifies coding or billing problems from EOBs and works to correct the errors in a timely manner. Review denials as they come in to monitor trends. Prepares accounts for rebilling and filing of secondary insurance; sends to carrier with necessary documents, as needed. Completes and files appeals to different payers for the center for short payments and/or denials. Updates the patient account record to identify actions taken on the account. Investigate historical data for each debt or bill Take actions to encourage timely debt payments Process payments and refunds Resolve billing and customer credit issues Report on collection activity and accounts receivable status Assist with other Business Office positions when needed (front desk, insurance verifications, medical records, accounts payable, etc...)
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance