Finance Support / Billing Coordinator

A leading provider of Hospice Care facilities and services in the United States is seeking a Billing Coordinator.

The Billing Coordinator ensures billing follow-up occurs in a timely manner and serves as the company’s liaison on all Medicare and Medicaid-related issues. The Billing Coordinator reports to and works under the supervision of the Billing Manager.

Further description of the job responsibilities and requirements below:

Job Description & Requirements for Hospice Care Billing Coordinator

Maintains patient insurance and billing records, in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Generates and maintains computer records for every patient on a timely basis, and verifies insurance status, eligibility, and coverage
Verifies patient demographic information, and enters all status changes
Tracks patient information, and generates and distribute reports as required, including: home care databases and phone reports, alphabetical patient report, benefit renewal period reports and patient financial and billing reports
Maintains manual Patient Financial / Billing Records
Obtains/verifies appropriate authorizations, and documents same
Documents all changes in status
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Maintains facility census and personnel records and provides reports, in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with company policies and procedures
Maintains census data, and generates and distributes related reports as required, including: daily census report; death/discharge report and activity report
Enters all facility data, and tracks monthly facility reports
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Competently performs all billing responsibilities, in accordance with Ascend Hospice policies and procedures
Ensures that appropriate documentation is completed by hospice staff to meet billing requirements. Liaise with office staff.
Answers inquiries regarding financial data, accounting and billing
Responds to Medicaid/Medicare related billing/payment questions
Maintains and submits monthly records of In-Patient Unit and Respite admissions
Maintains and submits monthly records of all private insurance patients
Verifies all incoming accounts
Performs insurance billing and payment audits periodically
Sends letters to facilities to confirm discharges and revocations
Performs other functions as directed
Basic Requirements

2-4 years of relevant experience required (5-8 years preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive ability to recognizes and perform duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned
Specialized Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements

Medicare Part A Hospice experience required
Must have received orientation in the policies and procedures related to the Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance billing process and related operations.
Knowledge of state and federal billing and audit requirements
Strongly Desired / Preferred Candidate Attributes

Clerical/administrative experience
Experience working in a health care or hospice setting
Knowledge of general principles of accounts payable and related areas
Experience with spreadsheets / Excel