Reimbursement Specialist- Onsite

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare is seeking a Reimbursement Specialist on-site in Kalamazoo, MI to manage third-party payer billing, eligibility verification and revenue cycle activities.

You will ensure claims compliance with State, Federal and HIPAA rules, resolve billing issues to maximize reimbursement, and prepare documentation for CPT‑4, ICD‑10, UB04 and HCFA 1500.

Qualifications

• Eligible to pass EUPA for Epic applications within 90 days.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring claims are compliant with payer specifications; State, Federal and HIPAA regulations.
• Resolves billing issues up front to promote better reimbursement and reduce rejections.
• Prepares documentation to maximize reimbursement.
• Analyze CPT-4, ICD-10, UB04, HCFA 1500 and charges for accuracy and reimbursement.
• Process third party and internal information requests and rejections to resolve accounts receivable.
• Process documents for resolution of third party liabilities and un‑billed accounts.
• Postings, adjustments and refunds to accounts; critique contractual allowances.
• Understand and apply current contracts and governmental regulations; referrals for legal intervention.

Skills

Epic application proficiency

Communication skills

Typing speed 45 wpm

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in business or finance

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

OnBase

SSI

Job description

Location

BHG Bronson Healthcare Group

Title

Reimbursement Specialist – Onsite

Responsibilities

Performs duties necessary to facilitate payment from third party payers. This includes correct billing, statusing and collection from third parties, posting third party payments (if applicable), computing correct reimbursement, processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, and maintaining a working knowledge of current contracts and government regulations for multiple entities. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring claims are compliant with all payer specifications; State, Federal and HIPAA regulations.
• Resolves billing issues up front to promote better reimbursement, reduce outstanding revenue and time spent on working rejections or additional claim follow up.
• Prepares documentation to maximize reimbursement.
• Analyze assignment of all CPT‑4, ICD‑10, UB04, HCFA 1500 and charges for accuracy and to maximize reimbursement from third party payers.
• Critically analyze and process third party and internal information requests and rejections in an effort to resolve accounts receivable.
• Critically analyze and process documents for resolution of third party liabilities, outstanding credits and un‑billed accounts.
• Make all necessary posting, adjustments and refunds to accounts and critique contractual allowances and other arrangements.
• Responsible for complete understanding and application of current contracts and governmental regulations including referrals for legal intervention for multiple entities.
• Proficient in the revenue cycle process via multiple computer systems including but not limited to: Internal systems: EPIC, SSI, OnBase, and External systems such as payer claims and eligibility systems.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using automated on‑line systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associate's degree in business or finance; or equivalent experience in medical billing, receivables or collection preferred.
• Successfully pass EUPA's for all Epic applications associated with position within the first 90 days in the position.
• Strong computer and general office equipment knowledge required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD‑10 and CPT‑4 coding, National Billing forms, third‑party payers, managed care, reimbursement and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Ability to type 45 words per minute is necessary.
• Effective communicator with patients, customers and co‑workers.
• Must be able to quickly analyze communication style based on nature and approach of verbal inquiry.

Schedule

• Shift: First Shift
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Cost Center: 1204 Pt Acctg - Comm/Mgd Care (BHG)

Physical Demands

Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time. The job includes regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.