OPCO Skilled Management -
This position is remote
Job Type : Full-Time
Your Job
The Medicare Specialist will be responsible for billing facility Medicare claims and following up until payment is obtained to ensure timely filing is achieved.
Provides ongoing support to Regional AR staff, BOM and ABOM in the areas of billing, claims, eligibility and authorization process for all payer types, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, etc.
Your Qualifications
- Experience in nursing home billing for Medicaid, Medicare and Insurance preferred
- Experience with payer portals preferred
- Proficient computer skills
- Well organized and able to multitask
- Attention to detail
- At least 5 years of experience of Medicare billing experience.
Your Responsibilities
- Review census and bill assigned facility Medicare claims electronically.
- Track all unbillable dates of service by residents until claim is billed.
- Follow up on claims weekly to identify status.
- Resolve any issues by resubmitting, adjusting or appealing any claims denied.
- Call payer representative if any claims are in a pending status more than 10 days.
- Report any delays to the Senior Medicare Specialist.
- Secondary billing may be required.
- Work all balances on the aging daily by auditing the account to determine action required.
- Once identified, adjust or appeal the claim, input detailed information in PCC notes.
- Report weekly to the Senior Medicare Specialist the dates of service still outstanding with a detailed explanation of the issue.
- Build repour with facility staff to obtain any necessary information needed to ensure collection goals are met.
- Ensure compliance with all State and Federal laws in relation to your position.
- Adherence to the Organization’s Compliance Plan and Code of Ethics.
- Retrieve and post all Medicare remits daily.
- May occasionally assist with Insurance / Medicaid billing and cash posting.
13 days ago