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Phoebe Putney Health System

Senior Reimbursement Specialist

Phoebe Putney Health System, Eastman, Georgia, United States, 31023

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Senior Reimbursement Specialist

at Phoebe Putney Health System. No Remote. Responsibilities

Responsible for all reimbursement issues and reporting any changes in reimbursement regulations. Must be able to prepare supporting documentation and worksheets to support the preparation and completion of the Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports. Must be able to analyze and respond to Medicare/Medicaid inquiries or audits. Must stay abreast of current Medicare/Medicaid regulation changes and incorporate those into the Cost Reporting. Responsible for providing assistance to related departments regarding related issues. Responsible for preparing provider-based applications and any other necessary changes related to provider enrollment for the hospitals in the System. Understands and ensures organizational compliance with all ICTF, DSH, 340b rules and regulations while maximizing organizational revenue from these programs. Takes the lead role in coordinating the entire ICTF process. Determines ICTF intergovernmental transfer amount and coordinates appropriate filings for receipt of funds. Prepares annual hospital financial survey. Knowledge base in regulatory reimbursement/accounting used to analyze and develop financial data for profitability studies, budgeted deductions, and other data analysis. Accurately and timely completes requests for reimbursement information from both internal and external customers. Works with individual departments to maximize Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. Accurately computes and analyzes budgeted deductions from revenue. Completes month-end and year-end reimbursement journal entries. Provides assistance in analyzing managed care contracts. Completes and files government payor provider applications. Ensures all cost reports (Medicare, Medicaid, Tri-Care, et al) are completed accurately and that corresponding revenue is maximized from both a reporting and programmatic perspective. Coordinates cost reporting for Hospitals under the Health System and serves as a resource for rural hospitals. Directs preparation of documentation for cost report during audit. Keeps knowledge current on all Medicare and Medicaid regulations and identifies No Remote Qualifications

Education Requirements: 4 year Bachelor's Degree (Required). Accounting or Finance preferred. Master's Degree (Preferred). Experience Requirements: 5 Years hospital reimbursement (Required). 5 Years hospital cost report preparation (Required). Certifications and Licenses: Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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