Accounts Resolution Specialist I - Neurology Admin

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking an Account Resolution Specialist I to join the Neurology Admin team. This part-time billing role focuses on researching patient accounts, resolving claim edits, and following up on denials to maximize timely payments.

You will work under the Supervisor of Billing, addressing Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, write-offs, and inquiries while maintaining high standards of accuracy and service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Formación

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent experience: 3+ years in healthcare billing or health insurance.

Responsabilidades

• Research patient accounts in the claim edit and follow-up queues.
• Identify untimely accounts and perform write-offs per policy.
• Adhere to Medicare/Medicaid and other payer guidelines.
• Answer patient inquiries related to accounts and billing.
• Meet performance targets set by Billing Supervisor.

Educación

H.S. Diploma/GED

Equivalent Experience: 3+ years in health care billing

Descripción del empleo

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity: Clinical Practices of University of Pennsylvania

Department: Neurology Admin

Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St

Hours: Part Time

Summary:

• The Account Resolution Specialist I reports to the Supervisor of Billing; primary responsibilities are to facilitate activities necessary to a successful resolution of accounts. This position will work out of assigned work queues handling claim edit work queue resolution as well as follow up work queue denials transferred from Professional Billing Office that require department intervention. Individuals will be responsible for investigating claim denials and underpayments by insurance carriers and appeal for payment or make appropriate adjustment. Exercising good judgement in escalating identified denial trends or root cause of denials to mitigate future denials, expedite the reprocessing of claims and maximize opportunities to enhance front end claim edits to facilitate a first pass resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for patient account research in relation to working accounts within the claim edit work queue and follow-up work queue
• Identifying untimely accounts and performing accurate and timely write offs adhering to policy guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining the highest level of billing standards following current guidelines from Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance entities.
• Answering revenue cycle patient inquiries as well as front desk questions regarding patient accounts
• Meets or exceeds established performance targets (productivity and quality) established by the Supervisor of Billing

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization:Equivalent Experience:3+ years Working in health care (professional) billing, health insurance or equivalent

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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