Patient Account Analyst/Insurance Billing- Medicare

Livingston HealthCare is located in Livingston, Montana. Just 50 milesnorth of Yellowstone National Park, Livingston is nestled between fourmountain ranges and offers exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities.In addition to its blue-ribbon trout fisheries, you can enjoy rafting,kayaking, canoeing, hiking, camping, hunting, skiing and much more. Acommunity of almost 18,000, Livingston hosts a prolific artist community,two live theatres with shows year-round, and western eclectic shoppingin locally owned shops and boutiques. At Livingston HealthCare, you'll find a supportive team, opportunitiesfor professional growth, comprehensive employee wellness resources, andthe chance to build a rewarding career in one of Montana's most beautifulcommunities. Livingston HealthCare employees are expected to uphold a certain code ofconduct. These standards are an important part of Livingston HealthCareas they influence the quality of treatment and care our patients receive.Please review ourStandards of Excellence . For more about Livingston and the surrounding area, visit: Candidates are screened based on qualifications and best fit for the openrole. Positions do remain open until filled; however, interviews cannotbe guaranteed based on the timing and volume of applications. Patient Account Analyst/Insurance Billing- Medicare Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of Insurance claims. Coordinate billing procedures and working payer edits in conjunction with updated Payer requirements and guidelines. Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours) Mon-Fri 8:00am- 5:00pm Compensation: $23.82/hr+ DOE Robust Benefits Package ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and check final bills for accuracy according to specific Payer billing requirements. Understand payer edits and update claims appropriately. Understand UB and 1500 billing to apply condition codes, value codes, occurrence codes and patient status codes as required to assure compliant billing to payers. Receive, communicate and assist Supervisor with the implementation of system updates as directed by Payer bulletins and notifications. Process claims daily in the system work queues and Payer clearinghouse for electronic claims processing. Research, prepares, and provides all required reports. Prepares and submits timely adjustments for Managers approval. Prepares timely refunds for Managers approval Knowledge of the medical coding processes including CPT, ICD10 and revenue codes are helpful. Responsible for entering in operating system ,detailed notes indicating the current claim status and documentation of all transactions on assigned accounts. Responsible for being courteous and polite to patients, their agents, coworkers, and other hospital staff at all times, whether on the telephone or in person. Provide quality customer service, both internally and externally. To be cross trained in other areas of the hospital as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager. QUALIFICATIONS (Required): To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily High School Diploma or GED Preferred, a minimum of two years’ medical billing experience. Minimum of two years’ computer experience which includes Microsoft Word, Excel. Demonstrated ability to be accurate and attentive to detail Analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Mature personality, sense of responsibility, and integrity. Excellent organizational skills and time management skills. Analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to multitask and maintain a flexible daily work schedule. Seek opportunities to provide quality customer service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Livingston HealthCare