Collector I

Collector I

Our client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Collector I for their Costa Mesa, CA location. Responsibilities:

• The Collector serves as the account representation for Client in working with insurance companies, government payors, and/or patients for resolution of payments and accounts resolution.
• Completes assigned accounts within assigned work queues.
• Obtains the maximum amount of reimbursement by evaluating claims at the contract rate with the use of the contract management tool for proper pricing (Examples: APC, DRG, APRDRG). Reviews and initiates the initial appeal for underpayments observing all timely requirements to secure reimbursement due to Client.
• Reviews and completes payor and/or patient correspondence in a timely manner.
• Escalates to the payor and/or patient accounts that need to be appealed due to improper billing, coding and/or underpayments.
• Reports new/unknown billing edits to direct supervisor for review and resolution.
• Has a strong understanding of the Revenue Cycle processes, from Patient Access (authorizations admissions) through Patient Financial Services (billing & collections), including procedures and policies.
• Has thorough knowledge of managed care contracts, current payor rates, understanding of terms and conditions, as well as Federal and State requirements.
• Interprets Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Admit Advices (ERAs) to ensure proper payment as well as assist and educate patients and colleagues with understanding of benefit plans.
• Understanding of hospital billing form requirements (UB04) and familiar with the HCFA 1500 forms.
• Knowledge of HMO, POS, PPO, EPO, IPA, Medicare Advantage, Covered California (Exchange), capitation, commercial and government payors (i.e. Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tri Care, etc) and how these payors process claims.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and effectively uses patient accounting systems.
• Documents all calls and actions taken in the appropriate systems. Accurately codes insurance plan codes.
• Establishes a payment arrangement when patients are unable to pay in full at the time payment is due.
• May review for applicable cash rates, special rates, applicable professional and employee discounts.
• May process bankruptcy and deceased patient accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• One year of previous hospital business experience, or equivalent required or strong background in customer service.
• Basic experience with insurance plans, hospital reimbursement methodology, and/or ICD10 and CPT coding
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospital business experience
• Customer service
• Insurance plans
• Hospital reimbursement methodology
• ICD10 coding
• CPT Coding
• English (Speak, Read, Write)
• Is EPIC Hyperspace experience a requirement for this role: Yes
• Diversity
• Technology & Equipment Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Job Knowledge
• Oral/Written Communication
• Business acumen
• Customer satisfaction
• Innovation
• Trust & accountability

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities