Patient Financial Services Associate Billing & Collections

RHI Rehab; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is seeking a Billing Specialist to join its unified Patient Financial Services team. This role focuses on claim review, bill editing and submission, payment follow-up, denials management, and posting payments within a patient-first service culture.

The incumbent will work to ensure accurate coding, timely submissions, and compliance with HIPAA while supporting hospital revenue cycle objectives and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a health care environment working in either physician's office or hospital setting with insurance verification, insurance billing and collections from governmental and third-party payers.
• Billing/coding externship will be considered.
• Medical terminology and billing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and process patient claims with correct codes and payer requirements.
• Audit pre-bill claims and print non-electronic claims for mailing the same day.
• Process insurance claims for Blue Cross, Medicaid, Medicare and other commercial payers.
• Follow up on delinquent accounts and balance collections; monitor Medicare and worker's comp aging.
• Post payments daily and balance to deposits; adjust postings as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient health information.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, coworkers, and providers; respond to needs promptly.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to meet regulatory standards.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Terminology and Billing Experience Preferred

Job description

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is seeking a Billing Specialist to join its unified Patient Financial Services team. This role focuses on claim review, bill editing and submission, payment follow-up, denials management, and posting payments within a patient-first service culture.

The incumbent will work to ensure accurate coding, timely submissions, and compliance with HIPAA while supporting hospital revenue cycle objectives and quality standards.