Remote Insurance Billing & Collections Lead III

Washington University in St. Louis; Cape Girardeau (MO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Transit/commuter benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Family leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Billing Specialist to coordinate and perform professional billing activities in Epic under NSBA. You will handle pre-service payments, non-contracted plans, and collaborate with the BJC estimate team to provide the professional portion of patient estimates.

The role is primarily remote with monthly in-office visits, requiring 3 years of billing/insurance experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Billing or insurance experience (3 years) is expected.
• No specific certification or professional license required.

Responsibilities

• May act as a Lead IBC Assistant.
• May train and provide guidance to other IBC Assistants.
• Performs collection follow-up duties on specific financial classifications such as commercial insurance, self-pay, Medicare and Medicaid claims.
• Handles discounts, adjustments and charge corrections.
• Makes collection calls to insurance companies and patients to ensure timely payment of claims.
• Reviews remittance advises for rejection and accuracy of payment amounts.
• Verifies accuracy and completeness of charge tickets, monitors attachments for claims to obtain maximum reimbursements.
• Contacts insurance companies regarding posting payments and collection agencies regarding payment reports.
• Responds to questions and requests from Insurance companies.
• Supports customer service unit in answering billing and collection questions.
• Acts as back-up support for Accounts Receivable staff during peak times, vacations and illnesses.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Billing Specialist to coordinate and perform professional billing activities in Epic under NSBA. You will handle pre-service payments, non-contracted plans, and collaborate with the BJC estimate team to provide the professional portion of patient estimates.

The role is primarily remote with monthly in-office visits, requiring 3 years of billing/insurance experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.