Hospice Billing Specialist

Job description

SUMMARY: The Hospice Billing Specialist is responsible for managing, coordinating and processing all Hospice and Palliative Care billing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Enters all charges accurately and expeditiously to ensure proper records handling and fast payment responses. - Processes and follows up on payer denials, researches all client billing issues, consults with patient and/or family as needed. - Posts all payments in a timely manner. - Prepares, compiles, and mails bills for products paid for by clients. - Responds to billing questions from patients. - Process and keep track of incoming payments and accounts in compliance with MorseLife financial policies and procedures. - Initiates and submits bills to clients and generates financial statements for clients. - Prepares and sends out invoices, bills and bank deposits. - Compare billing accounts with accounts receivable ledger in order to ensure all payments are properly posted and accounted for. - Verify discrepancies by clients and resolve their billing issues. - Send all billing reminders to clients regarding outstanding accounts. - Prepares monthly reports detailing Accounts Receivable Status. - Manages all...