Patient Account Representative, Administration

Covenant Health
Knoxville, TN, US
Full-time
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Position Summary :

This position will be responsible for all aspects of the insurance and billing process.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews medical records to ensure that ICD-9 and CPT codes are used in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
  • Ensures that charges for all services are captured.
  • Posts office and hospital charges.
  • Files claims to insurance companies.
  • Sends statements to patients.
  • Posts personal, insurance and collection agency payments.
  • Follows-up with insurance companies regarding unpaid claims.
  • Reviews credit balance accounts and generates refunds when appropriate.
  • Reviews delinquent accounts and conducts collection activities including letters, phone calls and turn-over to collection agencies when appropriate.
  • Conducts in-office collection activities including reviewing accounts prior to office visits, establishing delivery contracts with patients, explaining accounts to patients and setting up payment plans.
  • Responds to patients’ phone calls regarding billing questions.
  • Completes insurance company credentialing paperwork for provider participation.
  • Serves as a back-up for all clerical positions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to the satisfaction of the department manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and / or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience :

Experience in medical billing or financial area required. Strong knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be familiar with insurance plans and requirements and collection practices.

Licensure Requirement :

None

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