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Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for submitting billings to the appropriate party and follow-up for adjudication and payment of individual claims. Communicate with patients, third party payors, guarantors, family members, medical staff, and other hospital departments on the status of claims in order to manage accounts receivable.

Responsibilities And Duties:

30% Maintains accounts receivable balance and follows up on collection of accounts: -Reconciles cash receipts/cash posting-Updates appropriate records as payments are received. -Maintains accounts receivable, does follow-up with payors on regular and on-going basis. -Balance bills secondary insurance and patients/families. -Works with medical records to ensure complete/accurate charts for billing compliance. -Reports denials and billing problems to Account Receivable Supervisor. -Prepares recertification reports.

30%

Verifies insurance information to ensure accurate and timely billing of all patient revenue, negotiation of per diem payment with commercial payors and timely billing of all patient revenue: -Assists patients/families and staff in completion of all paperwork to obtain eligibility. -Verifies primary and secondary payors for each patient from admission paperwork. -Verifies coverage for all commercial insurance prior to admission, negotiating payment with assistance from Accounts Receivable Supervisor as appropriate. -Documents all pertinent information in the patient billing file and maintains file. -Works with patients/families to advise of potential financial responsibility. -Notifies payors of patient elections and discharges as appropriate. 20% Coordination of third party and patient billing: -Prepares billing forms and required documentation and completes billing of all services to the appropriate payors. 10% May assume job duties of the AR Supervisor and/or co-worker's in their absence. Responsible for training new staff and cross training of other staff on responsibilities. 10% Performs other miscellaneous duties which includes, but is not limited to: Collecting data and preparing reports, maintaining all paper and computer files relative to the area, participate in staff meetings, support activities, and in-services and retreats to nurture personal and professional growth. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

Must have a good understanding of medical coding and working knowledge of medical terminology. Must be able to work as part of team with attention to detail and balanced concern for both accuracy and efficiency.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Patient Accounts

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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