Job Description

Billing & Collections Specialist for Home Health & Hospice

A Hug Away, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Biller to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate billing and efficient collections processes to support our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the billing process for home health and hospice services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers.
• Monitor and follow up on unpaid claims, denials, and appeals to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Maintain accurate records of billing and collections activities, including payment postings and adjustments.
• Communicate with patients, families, and insurance companies to resolve billing issues and answer inquiries.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure accurate documentation and coding for billing purposes.
• Conduct regular audits of billing processes to identify and correct errors.
• Stay updated on changes in billing regulations and payer requirements.
• Generate and analyze reports on billing and collections performance.
• Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting as needed.
• Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for billing processes.
• Handle billing through the CMS system and Medicare.
• Ensure accurate and audit-free management of medical records for insurance purposes.

Qualifications:

• At least 6 months of experience in billing and collections in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of home health and hospice billing practices and regulations.
• Proficiency in medical billing software and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing processes.
• Experience in records management to ensure correct and audit-free medical files.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in medical billing and coding.
• Experience with specific billing software used in home health and hospice settings such as Kinnser/Wellsky
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Positive and supportive work environment.

About A Hug Away:

A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. is not just a brick-and-mortar company; we are one of the best Female Owned healthcare agencies in Katy and Houston (Texas), with a comprehensive team of professional experts with over 35 years of experience. Choosing a dependable, cost-effective, and well-qualified home health, hospice, medical supply, or health help in Katy and Houston, TX, can be exhausting. That is why we are here. We are a women owned Hospice and Healthcare company that puts its customers first. If you'd like to be part of the team at A Hug Away, apply now!

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