Overview
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing and resolving outstanding accounts
receivable for a home health agency. This role focuses on insurance follow-up, payment posting, denial
management, and collections to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid,
commercial payers, and patients. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of home health billing
regulations and US healthcare reimbursement processes.
Responsibilities and Duties
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Monitor, analyze, and follow up on outstanding AR balances for home health claims
- Perform payer follow-up via portals, phone calls, and written correspondence
- Resolve unpaid, underpaid, or denied claims in a timely manner
- Work aging reports (30/60/90+ days) to reduce days in AR
Insurance & Billing Follow-Up
- Review Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA)
- Identify root causes of denials and initiate corrective actions
- Submit corrected claims, appeals, and supporting documentation
- Ensure compliance with Medicare home health billing guidelines, including PDGM
- Monitor, analyze, and resolve LUPA (Low Utilization Payment Adjustment) claims by reviewing visit utilization, identifying variances from the episode threshold, and collaborating with clinical and billing teams to ensure accurate reimbursement and appropriate adjustments when applicable.
Payment Posting & Reconciliation
- Post insurance and patient payments accurately
- Reconcile accounts and identify payment discrepancies
- Process adjustments, refunds, and write-offs per company policy
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate notes and documentation in the billing system
- Ensure compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer regulations
- Collaborate with intake, coding, and clinical teams to resolve billing issues
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare AR status reports and collection summaries
- Communicate trends, denial issues, and payer concerns to leadership
- Respond to patient and payer inquiries regarding balances and payments
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred)
- 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience in Home Health or Healthcare
- Strong knowledge of Medicare home health billing and reimbursement
- Experience working with Medicaid and commercial insurance payers
- Familiarity with EOBs, ERAs, CPT/HCPCS codes, and ICD-10
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR and billing systems (e.g., Homecare Homebase, WellSky, or similar)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Home Health AR or Billing Certification (AAPC or AHIMA preferred)
- Experience with PDGM and Notices of Admission (NOA)
- Experience in appeals and denial management
- Advanced Excel or reporting skills
Key Skills & Competencies
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Insurance Follow-Up & Collections
- Denial Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Communication & Collaboration