IP Billing Executive

Cardea Superspeciality Hospital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardea Superspeciality Hospital in Bengaluru is seeking an IP Billing & Insurance Executive with 2–3 years of hospital IP billing and insurance experience to manage inpatient billing, insurance coordination and discharge processes.

You will work with hospital departments to ensure accurate charge capture, cashless insurance handling, pre-authorisations and claim submissions, while maintaining NABH-compliant documentation and detailed MIS reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related discipline preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in hospital IP billing and insurance operations is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience in inpatient billing, discharge billing, cashless insurance, TPA coordination and claims processing.
• Working knowledge of insurance pre-authorisations, enhancement requests, claim submissions and settlement procedures.
• Familiarity with hospital billing software, HIS/HMS and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of hospital tariffs, packages and billing documentation.
• Basic familiarity with NABH-related billing documentation and patient confidentiality requirements preferred.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English and Kannada preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate inpatient bills, including room charges, procedures, investigations, pharmacy and other hospital services.
• Verify billing entries, tariffs, packages, discounts and applicable approvals.
• Coordinate with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, Cath Lab and other departments to ensure accurate charge capture.
• Process interim and final bills and support timely patient discharge.
• Handle patient and attendant billing enquiries professionally.
• Manage cashless insurance and TPA documentation, including pre-authorisations, enhancement requests and final approvals.
• Coordinate with insurance companies and TPAs regarding policy eligibility, coverage, queries and claim requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate insurance claims with the necessary supporting documents.
• Follow up on pending approvals, claim queries, deductions and rejected claims.
• Maintain updated records of insurance cases, claim submissions and settlement status.
• Maintain accurate billing records, insurance files, patient documentation and daily transaction reports.
• Use hospital billing software or HIS for billing, insurance processing and report generation.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Department for billing reconciliation, collections and insurance settlements.
• Prepare basic MIS reports covering inpatient billing, pending claims and discharge billing.
• Follow hospital policies, patient confidentiality requirements and applicable NABH documentation standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdepartmental coordination

Attention to detail

English and Kannada proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Business Administration / Healthcare Administration

Tools

Hospital billing software

HIS/HMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: IP Billing & Insurance Executive

Experience: 2–3 Years

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

About the job

Job Title: IP Billing & Insurance Executive

Experience: 2–3 Years

Location: Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

Industry: Hospital / Healthcare

About Cardea Superspeciality Hospital

Cardea Superspeciality Hospital is a leading superspeciality hospital in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, specialising in advanced cardiac care and committed to ethical, evidence-based and patient-centred treatment.

Equipped with a state-of-the‑art Cardiac Cath Lab, ICU and CCU, advanced CT imaging, 24×7 emergency services, and dedicated cardiothoracic and vascular surgery facilities, Cardea delivers comprehensive healthcare supported by experienced specialists and modern medical infrastructure.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and responsible IP Billing & Insurance Executive with 2–3 years of relevant hospital experience to manage inpatient billing, insurance coordination and discharge billing processes.

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in hospital billing software, cashless insurance procedures, TPA coordination and claims documentation, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, insurance providers and hospital departments.

Inpatient Billing & Discharge Management

• Prepare and maintain accurate inpatient bills, including room charges, procedures, investigations, pharmacy and other hospital services.
• Verify billing entries, tariffs, packages, discounts and applicable approvals.
• Coordinate with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, Cath Lab and other departments to ensure accurate charge capture.
• Process interim and final bills and support timely patient discharge.
• Handle patient and attendant billing enquiries professionally.

Insurance & TPA Coordination

• Manage cashless insurance and TPA documentation, including pre-authorisations, enhancement requests and final approvals.
• Coordinate with insurance companies and TPAs regarding policy eligibility, coverage, queries and claim requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate insurance claims with the necessary supporting documents.
• Follow up on pending approvals, claim queries, deductions and rejected claims.
• Maintain updated records of insurance cases, claim submissions and settlement status.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate billing records, insurance files, patient documentation and daily transaction reports.
• Use hospital billing software or HIS for billing, insurance processing and report generation.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Department for billing reconciliation, collections and insurance settlements.
• Prepare basic MIS reports covering inpatient billing, pending claims and discharge billing.
• Follow hospital policies, patient confidentiality requirements and applicable NABH documentation standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related discipline preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in hospital IP billing and insurance operations is mandatory.
• Hands‑on experience in inpatient billing, discharge billing, cashless insurance, TPA coordination and claims processing.
• Working knowledge of insurance pre-authorisations, enhancement requests, claim submissions and settlement procedures.
• Familiarity with hospital billing software, HIS/HMS and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of hospital tariffs, packages and billing documentation.
• Basic familiarity with NABH-related billing documentation and patient confidentiality requirements preferred.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English and Kannada preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with patients, attendants, insurance providers and hospital departments professionally.
• Capable of managing routine billing and insurance activities independently.