Part-Time Hospice Billing & Claims Specialist

Longwood Hospice, LLC; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Longwood Hospice, LLC is seeking a part-time Hospice Billing Specialist to manage the billing and claims process for hospice services. This role requires careful submission of claims, adherence to Medicare, MassHealth, and payer requirements, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.

You will monitor accounts receivable, follow up on denials, post payments, and ensure accurate documentation and CMS notices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hospice or home health billing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare Hospice Benefit and MassHealth billing requirements.
• Experience with claims processing, denial management, and appeals.
• Familiarity with EMR systems; MatrixCare experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, business, medical billing or related field preferred.
• Certified Professional Biller (CPB) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and submit hospice claims to Medicare, MassHealth, Medicare Advantage, commercial insurance, and private pay.
• Monitor claims, follow up on unpaid accounts, and resolve billing denials and rejections.
• Post payments, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate billing records.
• Ensure billing documentation, physician certifications, and required assessments are complete.
• Monitor Medicare hospice benefit periods, recertifications, and required CMS notices.
• Work with clinical and administrative teams to address documentation and billing discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with CMS regulations, HIPAA, and Massachusetts hospice billing requirements.
• Assist with billing audits, month-end reconciliation, and accounts receivable reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in healthcare administration or related field

Certified Professional Biller (CPB) preferred

Tools

EMR systems (MatrixCare)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Longwood Hospice, LLC is seeking a part-time Hospice Billing Specialist to manage the billing and claims process for hospice services. This role requires careful submission of claims, adherence to Medicare, MassHealth, and payer requirements, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.

You will monitor accounts receivable, follow up on denials, post payments, and ensure accurate documentation and CMS notices.