Billing Specialist

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Billing Specialist managing Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance claims for home health and hospice services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure billing accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit accurate Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance claims through Home Care Home Base (HCHB) and Waystar billing platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with Patient-Drive Groupings Model (PDGM) billing rules and payer-specific guidelines.
  • Monitor, review, and follow up on claims, including aging accounts receivable, denied or rejected claims.
  • Resubmit overdue accounts and escalate seriously overdue accounts to collections when necessary.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Intake, Authorization, Clinical, Operations Support Office (OSO), and regional staff to ensure billing accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Respond to billing inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in Accounts Receivable (AR) and Billing Accountability Meetings (BAM).
  • Prepare and review relevant reports such as billing summaries, bad debt, and outstanding AR to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with audits and provide documentation as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration or related field Preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of billing experience in Home Health and/or Hospice.
  • 2 - 5 years of experience preferably in Home Care
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Home Health and Hospice billing experience
  • Proficiency with HCHB EMR, clearing houses such as DDE and Waystar.
  • A strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

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