Hospice Billing & Reimbursement Specialist

Houston Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Hospice is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our Finance team in Houston, TX. This role covers Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private-pay accounts, ensuring accurate billing and timely reimbursement.

You will verify eligibility, process claims, assist with NOE/NOTR, support Medicaid documentation, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining HIPAA compliance and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Business or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year in healthcare billing, insurance verification, AR, or revenue cycle operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process patient billing transactions and insurance claims.
• Verify insurance eligibility, coverage, benefits, and payer information.
• Review Medicare hospice billing requirements and NOE/NOTR processing.
• Assist with Texas Medicaid documentation and Medicaid billing.
• Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and denied claims.
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and follow up on unpaid claims.
• Reconcile payments and maintain accurate patient records.
• Communicate billing questions professionally with patients and providers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

EMR systems

Billing software

Job description

Houston Hospice is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our Finance team in Houston, TX. This role covers Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private-pay accounts, ensuring accurate billing and timely reimbursement.

You will verify eligibility, process claims, assist with NOE/NOTR, support Medicaid documentation, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining HIPAA compliance and collaborating across departments.