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Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant III (Hybrid) - Radiology

Washington University in St. Louis · US

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Performs advanced follow-up on insurance billing and collection activities, makes collection calls, verifies the accuracy...

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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary: Performs advanced follow-up on insurance billing and collection activities, makes collection calls, verifies the accuracy and completeness of insurance records, and claims, contacts insurance companies and/or collection agencies as well as other related duties to expedite payments from various payers for physician services. Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Performs insurance follow-up billing and collection duties on various financial classifications to ensure timely and accurate payment of physician charges. - Reviews patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information including insurance, eligibility, invoice resolution, correspondence, remittances, requests for additional information, or other appropriate handling. - Utilizes Epic, system tools, and payer websites for claim submission, claim status, attachments, eligibility, and authorization/referral inquiry. - Makes collection calls to insurance companies and/or patients to ensure timely payment of claims. - Contacts insurance companies regarding posting payments and collection agencies regarding payment reports. - Supports customer service unit in answering billing...