Central Billing Associate

Location:

Erickson Senior Living

The Central Billing Associate is responsible for securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts daily and resolving discrepancies. This position also maintains records of invoices, debit, and credits and oversees the tracking of all claims.

This is an onsite temporary position and not remote.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Review claims for coding and billing accuracy. Performs Insurance follow-up and collections of accounts
• Adheres to department guidance on account documentation note structure and content to provide all stakeholders with actions taken and next steps for accounts receivable management
• Review billing of charges to Medicare Traditional, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Railroad Retirement and commercial third party payers and ensure that claims are submitted according to insurance regulations and guidelines of each state where Medical Centers are located
• Possess knowledge of Medicare, Medical Assistance and other 3rd Party Payer billing instructions, and procedures according to regulations and guidelines
• Review correspondence received from insurance companies and resolve matters pertaining to previously processed payments or denials. Initiates appeals, correct claims submissions, or submits medical records in response to payer requests for information or claims denials
• Performs appropriate subsequent billing when resolving accounts
• Research Insurance overpayment and credit balances utilizing appropriate payment, write-off codes and refunds. Operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures; accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately
• Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Respond to CMS inquiries within specified deadlines. Responsible
  
  

Compensation

Compensation: $17.00 -$18.00 per hour, based on experience

What You Will Need

• 1-2 years of healthcare accounts receivable experience in medical billing, collections, experience required
• Demonstrated Knowledge in the following: Medical Reimbursement Methodologies, ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS Coding, and Medical Terminology
• Insurance Verification and Eligibility
  
  

Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Erickson Senior Living is one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care with a growing, national network of communities. We help people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.