Hospice Medicare Billing & Reimbursement Specialist

The Connecticut Hospice, Inc.; Double Beach (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. is seeking an experienced Medicare Billing & Claims Submission Specialist to join our Branford, CT healthcare team.

You will ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid and commercial claims, patient eligibility verification, and timely posting and reconciliation to support revenue cycle operations. Ideal candidates have strong CMS knowledge, attention to detail, and a proven ability to resolve denials and manage payer communications while collaborating with clinical and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of medical billing and claims processing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Medicare billing regulations and CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance claims accurately and timely.
• Manage claim submissions, corrections, resubmissions, and appeals for denied or rejected claims.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Post insurance payments, patient payments, adjustments, and contractual allowances accurately.
• Reconcile accounts receivable balances and follow up on unpaid claims.
• Stay current on Medicare regulations and payer policy updates.

Skills

Medicare Billing

Insurance Billing

Charge Entry

Payment Posting

A/R Management

Denial Management

Revenue Cycle

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

EMR Systems

Billing Software

Job description

The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. is seeking an experienced Medicare Billing & Claims Submission Specialist to join our Branford, CT healthcare team.

You will ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid and commercial claims, patient eligibility verification, and timely posting and reconciliation to support revenue cycle operations. Ideal candidates have strong CMS knowledge, attention to detail, and a proven ability to resolve denials and manage payer communications while collaborating with clinical and