Associate Patient Accounts III

2400 Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall in Cornwall, NY is seeking a part-time Medical Billing specialist responsible for accurate follow up on primary and secondary insurance balances to ensure payments align with payer policies and contracts.

Ideal candidates have hospital billing experience, knowledge of UB04, CPT and ICD-10, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong letter-writing abilities. Certification in medical billing is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School required.
• AA or AS preferred.
• Two years minimum hospital or physician billing with payers experience required.
• Experience with electronic claims submission. Must be organized.
• Knowledge of UB04, CPT and ICD-10 required; CMS/Medicaid/Commercial knowledge valued.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely follow up on all primary and secondary insurance balances to ensure payments are received.
• Read and interpret payer policies and hospital contracts to maximize reimbursements.

Skills

Electronic claims submission

UB04 CPT ICD-10 knowledge

HISS Meditech nThrive

Microsoft Office (Word)

Appeal letters writing

Education

High School Diploma

AA or AS preferred

Job description

City/State: Cornwall, New York Department: Self Pay & Cash Posting Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: Per Diem Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate/Range: $22.93 Sign-On Bonus: N/A For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Responsible for accurate and timely follow up on all primary and secondary insurance balances to ensure payments are received in accordance to the Payer policy and/or Hospital contracts.

Qualifications

• High School Required
• AA or AS Preferred
• Minimum two years recent hospital or physician billing with experience in all major payers Required
• Experience with electronic claims submission and be well organized
• Knowledge of UB04, CPT and ICD-10 required as well as specific knowledge in one of these areas of billing CMS, Medicaid, BC and/or Commercial.
• Must have HISS system knowledge, Meditech and nThrive preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, with a required skill of writing appeal letters in Microsoft Word.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Medical Billing or Patient Financial Services Certification Required
• Certification of Billing, PFS or coding through credited bodies such as HFMA, AHIMA, HBI, etc within 90 Days Required

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For 150 years, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) has been a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare in Orange County, fostering a healing environment through community collaboration, dedicated staff, and a rich history. What began as a modest three-bed hospital in 1875 has grown into a comprehensive healthcare system with two campuses and a wide range of outpatient services. MSLC is a member of the Montefiore Health System and provides care to more than 250,000 patients annually. The organization includes a 242-bed acute care hospital, with a geographic coverage area that serves a population of 400,000 people. MSLC is proud to provide care locally, and when needed, offer seamless transitions to world-class medicine throughout the Montefiore Health System (MHS). Being part of MHS has allowed MSLC to expand our capabilities and offer cutting-edge healthcare to our community. MSLC is a Magnet designated organization, with notable recognition from Healthgrades, the American Heart Association, and various other agencies. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, which sets the standards for the delivery of quality health care. MSLC has more than 350 physicians on staff, representing dozens of medical specialties. Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall strives to be the employer of choice by offering comprehensive benefit packages that are designed to meet the needs of today's workforce. We are committed to assisting employees to achieve optimal health, wellness, and financial security.

Our benefit packages include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a generous paid time off plan, as well as various other optional benefits.