Billing Follow Up Representative II

Hugh Chatham Health; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health in Illinois seeks a full-time Patient Accounts Billing Specialist to manage daily claims submissions, pre-billing activities, and follow-up on open insurance claims. You will use multiple systems to ensure compliance with CPT/ICD-10 coding and reimbursement rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about two years of medical billing experience. It offers a 40-hour workweek at the IL Home Office with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Typically 2 years in medical billing/reimbursement environment or equivalent.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS and insurance terminology.

Responsibilities

• Submit daily claims using electronic transmittals and PBS and paper formats.
• Perform pre-billing and follow-up on open insurance claims.
• Communicate with internal teams and third-party payers to verify information.
• Identify coding/contracting anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Enter/update patient and insurance data in the accounting system.
• Maintain documentation of billing activities and KPI compliance.
• Assist with quality audits and special projects as needed.

Skills

Keyboarding proficiency

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Zoom / collaboration tools

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Patient accounting system

MS Office

Zoom

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Day hours, training hours is based on trainer hours usually with a start time between 730am-8am once training is completed discussion of schedule between leadership and teammate can take place.

Department

10420 Home Office IL - Patient Accounts

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Day hours, training hours is based on trainer hours usually with a start time between 730am-8am once training is completed discussion of schedule between leadership and teammate can take place.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Advocate Aurora Health candidates must live in these states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL*, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily claims submissions (electronic transmittals, personal computer applications and hard copy claims) to the appropriate responsible parties. Acts as a resource person, assists teams with more complex issues, works with team members to facilitate problem resolution and may provide training. May be involved in quality audit process, productivity, and special projects as assigned. Uses multiple systems to resolve outstanding claims according to compliance guidelines.


• Prebilling/billing and follow up activity on open insurance claims exercising revenue cycle knowledge (ie;CPT,ICD-10 and HCPCS, NDC, revenue codes and medical terminology).Will obtain necessary documentation from various resources.


• Ability to timely and accurately communicate with internal teams and external customers (ie;third party payors, auditors, other entity) via phone or mail and acts as a liaison with external third party payer (insurance) representatives to validate and correct information and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. Comprehends incoming insurance correspondence and responds appropriately.


• Identifies and brings patterns/trends to leaderships attention re:coding and compliance, contracting, claim form edits/errors and credentialing for any potential in delay/denial of reimbursement. Obtains and keeps abreast with insurance payer updates/changes, single case agreements and assists management with recommendations for implementation of any edits/alerts.


• Accurately enters and/or updates patient/insurance information into patient accounting system. Appeals claims to assure contracted amount is received from third party payors.


• Complies and maintains KPI (Key Performance Indicators) for assigned payers within standards established by department and insurance guidelines. Compile information for referral of accounts to internal/external partners as needed. Compile and maintain clear, accurate, on-line documentation of all activity relating to billing and collection efforts for each account, utilizing established guidelines.


• Responsible to read and understand all Advocate Aurora Health policies and departmental collections policies and procedures. Demonstrate proficiency in proper use of the software systems employed by AAH.


• This position refers to the supervisor for approval or final disposition such as: recommendations regarding handling of observed unusual/unreasonable/inaccurate account information. Approval needed to write off balance’s according to corporate policy. Issues outside normal scope of activity and responsibility.

Minimum Education And Experience Required

• Level of Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)


• Years of Experience: Typically requires 2 years of related experience in medical/billing reimbursement environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa)

• Basic keyboarding proficiency.


• Must be able to operate computer and software systems in use at Advocate Aurora Health.


• Able to operate a copy machine, facsimile machine, telephone/voicemail.


• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English proficiently.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as explanation of benefits (EOB), operating instructions and procedure manuals.


• Knowledge of medical terminology, coding, terminology (CPT,ICD-10,HCPC) and insurance/reimbursement practices.


• Ability to problem solve complex billing, coding and contract issues.


• Able to use Zoom, Microsoft office, or other communication software for meetings.


• Proficient knowledge base and understanding of department-specific policies and procedures.


• Strong analytic, organization, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.