Medical Billing Liasion ( Hybrid )

As a Billing Liaison, expectations of the role include but not limited to : Enters payments and provides analysis for various payers on a daily basis. Acts as backup liaison to unit directors and divisions in resolving client and third-party questions as needed. Works closely with responsible program staff to ensure accurate data entry as needed. Supports programs in elimination of suspense and rejection items related to billing and collectables daily. Processes insurance payments to patient accounts in computerized system. Completes variance analysis of billing and payments monthly. Re-bills insurance companies or other third parties to secure payment for patients. Verifies all entries made by other departments and makes corrections if necessary. Trains appropriate personnel in computerized billing system. After system generation of paper invoices, reviews the 1500 form for all payers for accuracy prior to submission for payment daily. Submits all paper invoices to the appropriate carrier daily. Prepares edits and updates re-submission batches for rebilling as they occur. Provides support to supervisor in the handling of the special projects to regulate back billing and service recovery as needed. Provides summary analysis of the statistics from various programs including summaries of admissions and discharges, service usage, billing details, etc. daily. Acts as liaison with insurance payers to resolve billing matters and ensure receipt of payment, Centralized support for programs in ensuring client liability is effectively managed and monitored to support revenue generation for services provided as needed. What is Expected of YOU Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of two years of experience in patient accounting and two years of working in a mental health environment. Billing certification is preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel and other MSFT products Database software; first- and third-party billing spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Employment Type : Full Time Years Experience : Less than 1 year Salary : $22 - $24 Hourly Bonus / Commission : No