LifeSource Hospice -

Part-Time Hospice Biller

Location: Bergen County, NJ (Hybrid or in-office optional, depending on your setup)
Position Type: Part-Time
Industry: Hospice / Healthcare

Position Summary

LifeSource Hospice is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Hospice Biller to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Medicare and Medicaid hospice billing, authorizations, and claims management. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely reimbursement and compliance with hospice billing regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Billing & Claims

• Must have NJ HOSPICE BILLING EXPERIENCE

• Submit accurate hospice claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers

• Review claims for completeness and compliance before submission

• Monitor claim status and follow up on unpaid or delayed claims

• Post payments, adjustments, and denials

Authorizations

• Obtain and track Medicaid authorizations

• Secure and manage commercial insurance authorizations

• Ensure services billed align with approved authorizations

Denials Management

• Investigate and resolve denied or rejected claims

• Prepare and submit appeals when appropriate

• Identify trends in denials and recommend corrective actions

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain compliance with CMS and state hospice billing regulations

• Work closely with clinical and administrative staff to resolve documentation issues impacting billing

• Ensure accurate patient insurance verification and eligibility checks

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years hospice billing experience (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice benefit and Medicaid billing rules

• Experience handling authorizations, denials, and appeals

• Familiarity with hospice EMR/billing systems (WellSky experience a plus)

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Schedule

• Flexible part-time hours

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of NJ Medicaid hospice guidelines

• Strong communication skills

• Problem-solving mindset

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment