Patient Billing & Claims Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Account Representative to perform patient financial service functions such as scanning, filing, receiving and reviewing correspondence, reviewing third-party and patient billing, and review and resolution of billing questions at an introductory level. Education: High school diploma or GED with one year of revenue cycle experience.

Strong knowledge of medical terms, HIPAA practices, and confidentiality is required, with proficiency in Word

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of related revenue cycle experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10/HCPCS/CPT coding.
• Basic knowledge of third-party insurance and government insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Engages in core revenue cycle functions such as billing, claims filing, data entry, charge entry, insurance follow up, denial management, payment posting, customer service, and billing records review.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Prepares and submits clean claims to insurance companies either electronically or by paper in an accurate, timely and compliant manner.
• Processes assigned reports, worklists, and patient accounts with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicates with patients regarding their accounts, answers billing questions, and provides information on payment options.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits, and coordinate with insurance companies to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Medical claims processing

Data entry

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Account Representative to perform patient financial service functions such as scanning, filing, receiving and reviewing correspondence, reviewing third-party and patient billing, and review and resolution of billing questions at an introductory level. Education: High school diploma or GED with one year of revenue cycle experience.

Strong knowledge of medical terms, HIPAA practices, and confidentiality is required, with proficiency in Word