Collector I - Iconma

Costa Mesa, CA

About the Job

Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Collector I for their Costa Mesa, CA location.

Responsibilities:

The Collector serves as the account representative for Client in working with insurance companies, government payors, and/or patients for resolution of payments and accounts resolution.
Completes assigned accounts within assigned work queues.
Obtains the maximum amount of reimbursement by evaluating claims at the contract rate with the use of the contract management tool for proper pricing (Examples: APC, DRG, APRDRG).
Reviews and initiates the initial appeal for underpayments observing all timely requirements to secure reimbursement due to Client.
Reviews and completes payor and/or patient correspondence in a timely manner.
Escalates to the payor and/or patient accounts that need to be appealed due to improper billing, coding and/or underpayments.
Reports new/unknown billing edits to direct supervisor for review and resolution.
Has a strong understanding of the Revenue Cycle processes, from Patient Access (authorizations admissions) through Patient Financial Services (billing & collections), including procedures and policies.
Has thorough knowledge of managed care contracts, current payor rates, understanding of terms and conditions, as well as Federal and State requirements.
Interprets Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Admittance Advices (ERAs) to ensure proper payment as well asassist and educate patients and colleagues with understanding of benefit plans.
Understanding of hospital billing form requirements (UB04) and familiar with the HCFA 1500 forms.
Knowledge of HMO, POS, PPO, EPO, IPA, Medicare Advantage, Covered California (Exchange), capitation, commercial and government payors (i.e. Medicare, Medi-Cal, TriCare, etc) and how these payors process claims.
Demonstrates knowledge of and effectively uses patient accounting systems.
Documents all calls and actions taken in the appropriate systems.
Accurately codes insurance plan codes.
Establishes a payment arrangement when patients are unable to pay in full at the time payment is due.
May review for applicable cash rates, special rates, applicable professional and employee discounts.
May process bankruptcy and deceased patient accounts.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required
One year of previous hospital business experience, or equivalent required or strong background in customer service.
Basic experience with insurance plans, hospital reimbursement methodology, and/or ICD10 and CPT coding.
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Patient accounting
Coding
Customer service
Medicare
Cpt coding
Pos
Credit issues
Queue management
Hospital billing
Pricing
ICD CPT
Customer service oriented
Collections
Bankruptcy
HCFA
Billing
Managed care
Correspondence
EOBS
Accounting systems
Contracts
Retail sales
Claims
Financial services
Point of sale
Payments
1 Medical Collector needed for LOA coverage currently through March.
High Volume Collections Experience is required (45 accounts per day is expected).
EPIC is not required.
Diversity
Technology & Equipment Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Job Knowledge
Oral/Written Communication
Business Acumen
Customer Satisfaction
Innovation
Trust & Accountability

Why Should You Apply?

Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Source : Iconma