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St. Mary's Healthcare Billing Representative in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ3236 Employment Type: Full-Time * 2 positions Shift: Days Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range: $19.27-$25.77
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities: • Confirms insurance coverage. Determines necessity for pre-authorization and obtains authorization for scheduled procedures. • Determines financial responsibility for services to be provided. Notifies patients and/or practitioners of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance. • Communicates with patients and practitioners regarding financial responsibility and insurance coverage issues. • Maintains detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities. Maintains documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process. • Prepares and completes claims for commercial insurance companies, third party organizations and/or government or self payers. • Researches, analyzes and reconciles Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement practices. • Maintains detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities. Maintains documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process. • Consults with appropriate parties to resolve unbilled claims. Reviews recent accounts for proper billing practices and reimbursement.
Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English
Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Education: • High school diploma or GED required.