Patient Financial Counselor – Benefits & Billing

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts)

403(b) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Lexington Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a full-time Insurance Benefits Counselor to advise patients on coverage and payment options. You will establish financial arrangements in line with insurance carriers and our policies, aiming to improve reimbursement and reduce A/R days.

Responsibilities include documenting cooperation with billing, verifying eligibility, communicating with payors, and ensuring compliance with HCFA ICD/CPT guidelines. Prior billing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of insurance/billing experience in healthcare.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, HCFA 1500, ICD10, and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with benefit coordination to assure financial obligation is met promptly.
• Identify billing issues and coordinate with physicians and managers on reimbursement rates.
• Stay current on Governmental Reimbursement programs to support leadership on related matters.
• Prepare financial statements and establish payment arrangements prior to procedures to maintain A/R goals.
• Verify documentation from payors for clean claims.
• Communicate with CBO on appeals and claims processing.
• Post patient payments and assist with posting insurance payments.

Skills

Insurance benefits knowledge

Financial counseling

Communication skills

Healthcare billing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lexington Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a full-time Insurance Benefits Counselor to advise patients on coverage and payment options. You will establish financial arrangements in line with insurance carriers and our policies, aiming to improve reimbursement and reduce A/R days.

Responsibilities include documenting cooperation with billing, verifying eligibility, communicating with payors, and ensuring compliance with HCFA ICD/CPT guidelines. Prior billing experience preferred.