Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II - Occupational Therapy
Washington University in St. Louis
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Job summary
Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an experienced Billing/Collections Specialist to handle advanced billing activities for Occupational Therapy. You will verify insurance benefits, complete authorizations, and collaborate with scheduling to ensure accurate registrations and efficient billing.
The role requires 2 years in bookkeeping/medical collections, familiarity with Epic EHR, and strong knowledge of HIPAA and ICD-10 coding. Hybrid work options may be available.
Qualifications
- 2 years of bookkeeping/medical collections experience.
- No specific certifications required for this position.
- Proficient in HIPAA compliance and health insurance billing.
Responsibilities
- Completes insurance authorizations accurately and verifies insurance coverage for services rendered.
- Collaborates with scheduling/registration team members to ensure registrations are accurate and complete, providing estimates when requested.
- Completes assigned charge review and ensures accuracy of submitted charges.
- Supports audit readiness and ensures compliance with payer and regulatory standards.
- Keeps informed of Medicare/Medicaid regulation changes and adapts workflows accordingly.
- Collaborates with clinicians to obtain necessary documentation.
- Maintains insurance benefit collection for patients and ensures OT & DME benefits for upcoming services.
- Maintains workflow continuity by supporting coworkers during absences.
- Provides training and operational support as needed and performs other related duties.
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Job description
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
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Performs advanced billing and collection activities for Occupational Therapy. Completes authorizations for payment, verify accuracy and completeness of claims, verify insurance benefits via phone or insurance portal & assistants with discounts, adjustments, and charge corrections
- Completes insurance authorizations accurately and verifies insurance coverage for services rendered.
- Collaborates with scheduling / registration team members to assure registrations are accurate and complete leading to efficient billing / collections. Provides estimates for services if requested.
- Completes assigned charge review and assures accuracy of submitted charges.
- Supports audit readiness and ensure compliance with payer and regulatory standards.
- Stays informed of changes in Medicare / Medicaid regulations and works with clinical manager and director to adjust workflows as needed.
- Collaborates with clinicians to obtain necessary documentation as needed.
- Completes insurance benefit collection for patients and ensures OT & DME benefits for services patient will be receiving
- Maintain workflow continuity by supporting coworker responsibilities during absences
- Provide training and operational support on an as‑needed basis and perform other related duties as assigned.
Cortex One location with occasional hybrid ability
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Bookkeeping/Accounting And/Or Medical Collection Setting (2 Years)
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Claims Resolution, Collections Strategies, Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidential Data Handling, Epic EHR, Health Insurance Billing, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Insurance Follow Up, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Telephone Communications
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$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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