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HOSPITAL BILLER & COLLECTOR

Universal Health Services, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 33301

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Hospital Biller/Collector

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center is a 182-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Oakland Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. FLBHC features individual units for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center. Maximize cash collections and minimize bad debt, while maintaining the integrity of each patient's account. Maintain knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid billing requirements. Understanding of Medicare codes for correct claim billing. Working knowledge of FISS system to adjust and correct RTP claims. Institutionalized billing a must with knowledge of UB 04 Claims submission, claim edits, Edit/update claim information to meet billing compliance guidelines for electronic and paper claim submission. Insurance follow up, denial management, patient follow-up, for assigned payers. Accuracy in the handling of refunds, overpayments on accounts and transfers payments to the appropriate account. Accurately and thoroughly document pertinent collection activity performed. Verify claims adjudication utilizing appropriate resources and applications. Initiate telephone and/or letter contact with parties responsible for reimbursement for services provided. Demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security regulations by appropriately handling patient information. Benefits for Biller/Collector include: Challenging and rewarding work environment. Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off. Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Assistance. Qualifications

Education/Training: High School Diploma required, some college work preferred CPR certification Experience: Medicare & hospital, billing and collections experience required, medical collections preferred Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of coordination of benefits rules along with insurance contracts and payment rates. Review and work the Bill Selection Error Report daily to ensure accurate and timely billing. Knowledge of patient accounting system, documentation of patient and insurance collections. Demonstrate the ability of analyze and resolve outstanding patient accounts in a timely manner. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements. Knowledge of third party insurance electronic and paper billing rules and regulations. All insurance accounts accurately billed to respective payers within 24 hours of bill drop. Knowledge of managed care contracts, payment plans Demonstrated proficiency in data entry and keyboarding skills Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external customers. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.