Job Description
Role Description
- The Medicare Biller is responsible for the compliant, accurate and timely billing of all hospital Medicare and Medicare Advantage (Medicare HMOs) patient accounts. The position requires a strong understanding of Medicare billing processes and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role involves identifying and correcting errors to ensure prompt payment of outstanding accounts.
- Generate and submit claims, both electronic and paper claims (UB-04 and HCFA-1500) to Medicare and Medicare Advantage (Medicare HMOs), ensuring they adhere to billing guidelines and regulations.
- Review patient financial records and/or claims prior to submission to ensure payer-specific requirements are met.
- Review unreleased claims daily in order to resolve and release to the payer.
- Review daily electronic billing reports, paper claim submissions, and third-party confirmation reports for errors.
- Resolve claim edits based on documented processes in the electronic billing system.
- Resolve requests in all designated billing queues daily.
- Complete secondary claim releases daily.
- Submit shadow bill (IME/Information only claims) to Medicare.
- Process Medicare Return to Provider (RTP) claims and denial reports on a daily basis.
- Analyze claims data and identify discrepancies or errors and make necessary corrections in the billing system.
- Keep abreast of Medicare/Medicare MA government requirements and regulations.
- Experience and knowledge with working the Medicare Quarterly Credit balance report.
- Knowledge and understanding of appropriate HCPCS, CPT 4 codes, MS-DRG, AP-DRG, Modifiers, POA and ICD10 codes.
- Ability to navigate and fully utilize Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and CMS web sites.
- Ensure claim information is complete and accurate to maximize the clean claim rate.
- Process rejections by correcting any billing error and resubmitting claims.
- Place unbillable claims on hold and communicate necessary information to various departments.
- Process late charge claims in the event that charges are not entered in a timely fashion.
- Submit corrected and/or replacement claims as needed.
- Perform the billing of complex scenarios such as interim, self-audit, combined, and split billing.
- Limit the number of unreleased claims by reviewing all imported claims.
- Meet billing productivity and quality requirements as developed by Leadership.
- Follow up on unprocessed claims until resolution is achieved.
- Generate letters to insurance or patients as needed to resolve unpaid claim issues.
- Work independently and make decisions relative to individual work activities.
- Keep documentation clear, concise, and to the point.
- Create appropriate documentation, correspondence, emails, etc.
- Make phone calls, use payer or third-party vendor portals, and send mail for follow-up on claims.
- Maintain work procedures pertinent to the job assignment.
- Complete cross-training as deemed necessary by management.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve business results.
- Maintain close working relationships with facility counterparts for effective revenue cycle management.
- Qualifications
- 2-5 plus years in a hospital setting with at least 1 year background in Medicare and Medicaid hospital billing and follow-up functions required.
- Experience with electronic health records and medical billing software.
- Must exhibit very strong analytical and compliance issues skills.
- Knowledge of hospital billing requirements; Medicare and Medicaid billing rules, regulations, and deadlines.
- Knowledge of revenue cycle management best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Requirements
- Strong understanding of Medicare billing processes.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical skills to ensure compliance with Medicare regulations and guidelines.
- Benefits
- Competitive pay range: $18 to $22 per hour.
- Healthcare benefits.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
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