Patient Billing & Accounts Specialist

Talentify; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Health in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Patient Accounts Representative to manage timely and accurate hospital billing and collections from patients and third party payers. You will review claims for accuracy, attach supporting documentation, and analyze payments and adjustments to ensure proper submission for payment.

The role requires a High School diploma and may prefer two years of third party billing experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience of third party billing and follow up in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Understands the importance of internal customer services.
• Maintains a positive working relationship and communicates appropriately.
• Maintains professional atmosphere through responsible actions and deeds.
• Acts in a professional manner representing the department appropriately at all times.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with third party payer and government billing requirements.
• Responds to patient questions with concern at all times, treating them with respect and dignity.
• Performs audits of patient accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payment.
• Verify insurance benefits for commercial, Medicare and Medicaid Payers via phone and website.
• Identifies and corrects billing errors and resubmits claims.
• Ensures timely follow up and appropriate escalation of outstanding claims with third party payers.
• Review EOB’s and initiate appeals as necessary.
• Verifies payments and discounts with insurance carriers.
• Works appeals and denials. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

LMH Health in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Patient Accounts Representative to manage timely and accurate hospital billing and collections from patients and third party payers. You will review claims for accuracy, attach supporting documentation, and analyze payments and adjustments to ensure proper submission for payment.

The role requires a High School diploma and may prefer two years of third party billing experience in healthcare.