Billing Coordinator (Medicare & Medicaid)

Care Alternatives Hospice Services, LLC; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in New Jersey is seeking a Billing Coordinator (Medicare & Medicaid Billing) responsible for monitoring high balance accounts, ensuring timely billing follow-up, and developing cash-flow improvement plans. The role requires experience with Medicaid/Medicare processes, NOE submissions, and collaboration with office staff and payors.

A strong Excel/Office skillset is essential. Candidates should have at least 4 years of billing experience in healthcare or hospice, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• 4 years of related Billing experience.
• Experience with health care or hospice billing.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Knowledge of state and federal billing and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitors high balance accounts and conducts follow-up.
• Ensures primary and secondary billing follow-up in a timely manner.
• Develops monthly action plans to lower receivables and improve cash flow.
• Interacts with Medicaid and Medicare representatives to verify payments and allowances.
• Submits NOE for assigned payors and follows up on certifications.

Skills

Billing expertise

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Now Hiring - Billing Coordinator (Medicare & Medicaid Billing)

TheBilling Coordinator (Medicare & Medicaid Billing)is responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Routinely monitors all high balance accounts to ensure follow up activity.
2. Ensures all primary and secondary billing is followed up in a timely manner.
3. Develops monthly action plans to lower receivable and increase cash flow.
4. Ensures all applicable regulations and laws are met.
5. Demonstrates confidence and knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare billing processes and systems.
6. Works closely with Medicaid and Medicare representative to ensure that all payments and allowances are accurate.
7. Submits NOE for assigned payors.
8. Follow up on certification and re-certification pending list.
9. Follow up with office staff on all Medicaid pending.
10. Serves as nursing facility liaison on Medicaid related issues.
11. Analyzes and posts Medicaid remittance advices.
12. Informs Manager of any Medicaid related issues of importance.
13. Has proficiency in utilizing patient accounting system.
14. Ensures that patient income is accurately reflected in patient accounting system.
15. Ensures that Medicaid room and board payments to nursing facilities are processed in a timely manner.
16. Ensures that appropriate documentation is completed by hospice staff to meet billing requirements. Interact withn office staff.
17. Answers inquiries regarding financial data, accounting and billing.
18. Maintains and submits monthly records of In-Patient Unit and Respite admissions.
19. Maintains and submits monthly records of all private insurance patients.
20. Verifies all incoming accounts.
21. Performs insurance billing and payment audits periodically.
22. Sends letters to facilities to confirm discharges and revocations.

Ascend Hospice- is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional Experience:

• 4 years of related Billing experience
• Experience with health care or hospice
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Excel
• Knowledge of state and federal billing and audit requirements

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!