• Patient Financial Services Reimbursement…

    Nuvance Health (Danbury, CT)


    *Description*

    Summary:

    Coordinates and monitors all aspects of Patient Financial Services daily functions, including billing compliance and accounts receivable functions. Responsible for the assigned areas' claims submission, payment application, denial management, and account follow-up to ensure optimal reimbursement.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Coordinates/monitors all aspects of billing/accounts receivable management; ensures compliance, efficiency & reimbursement; includes accurate & timely preparation/submission of claims, payment & rejection application & follow-up for reimburse receivables. 2. Receives and processes payments & rejections for assigned work group accurately & timely. Performs trend analysis for management in order to determine registration & documentation deficiencies throughout the organization. 3. Responsible for daily completion & correction of information for claims edit lists & rejections; identifies training issues within the department. Provide immediate access to explanation of benefits (EOB's), reports & other information as requested. 4. Processes claims on a daily basis & perform timely follow-up. Supports Team Leader; ensures appropriate completion of department workflow. Offers guidance & training to lower level staff & provides input to Level I staff member's performance if requested. 5. Provide feedback to designated Hospital contacts regarding billing and reimbursement issues & changes in procedures, rules & regulations including immediate feedback to management regarding payment rejections as necessary. 6. Participate in meetings with supervisors and/or managers to review issues including staff training & education, A/R management & reimbursement issues. 7. In addition to the processing of refunds, credit balances and unapplied cash, support the Team Leader in monitoring the accuracy & completion of the entire cash application process. 8. Adheres to all policies and procedures related to compliance with all federal & state billing & collection regulations & third party contractual obligations. 9. Identifies and resolves problems associated with billing, procedures, system functionality, etc & reinforces training for staff as necessary & make recommendation to management for improvement &/or resolution. WCHN Position Description Page 1 of 2 | July 27, 202010. Maintains departmental policies and procedures. 11. Adheres to all policies and procedures related to compliance with all federal & state billing & collection regulations & third party contractual obligations. 12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 13. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Other Information:

    Required: Data entry and MS Excel. Customer service experience required. Minimum Experience: one year Desired: Medical terminology, billing, cash applications and collection experience.

    Working Conditions:

    Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

     

    Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

     

    Company: Nuvance Health

     

    Org Unit: 1785

     

    Department: Patient Accounting

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $20.86 - $38.73 Hourly

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer

     

    Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

     

    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.