Accounts Receivable Specialist (3158)
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Job overview
US Heart and Vascular is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist (3158). US Heart and Vascular is needing a Remote Account Receivable Specialist to join their team at Cardiology Specialist of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA. The role achieves maximum revenue collections from insurances and patients through timely entry, filing and follow‑up, maintains thorough and accurate transaction records, provides insurance claims education, posts payments and adjustments, and reconciles batches and accounts.
Key focus areas include Demonstrates thorough understanding of all medical insurance terminology, ICD‑10 coding, CPT‑4 coding, remittance advice and explanation of benefit forms, Understands health insurance guidelines, including Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, and PPOs, and Posts remittance advice or explanation of benefits electronically or manually.
Important skills include Accounts Receivable, Medical Billing And Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Customer Service, Medical Insurance Terminology, and ICD-10 Coding.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Accounts Receivable Specialist (3158) Fully Remote • CSA - Building A Main - Lafayette, LA 70508 Overview Education Level High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage None Category Other Positions Description US Heart and Vascular is needing a Remote Account Receivable Specialist to join our team at Cardiology Specialist of Acadiana in Lafayette LA
Position Summary
Achieves maximum revenue collections from insurances and patients through timely entry, filing and follow-up; maintains thorough and accurate transaction and correspondence on patient accounts; provides insurance claims education to patients; posts payments & adjustments; reconcile batches and accounts
Responsibilities:
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Demonstrates thorough understanding of all medical insurance terminology, ICD-10 coding, CPT-4 coding, remittance advice and explanation of benefit forms.
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Understands health insurance guidelines, esp. Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, PPOs
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Understands how to post remittance advice or explanation of benefits, electronically or manually.
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Files primary and secondary claims timely.
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Batches and posts insurance & patient payments and adjustments correctly in accordance with policy and procedure and assigned timeframe.
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Ensures accounts assigned are managed timely for outstanding insurance, denials, filed rejected, appeals for payment within 30 days
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Follows-up on unresolved claims no less than every 30 days.
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Thoroughly documents tasks performed on each patient account in EMR.
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Seeks patient collections on overdue accounts.
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Processes and enters charges with correct diagnoses and modifiers within 48 hrs of charge availability in billing module; prepares clean and timely claim for insurance
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Greets patients in a friendly and professional manner, whether in person or via telephone, determines their needs and responds accordingly; educates patients on insurance as needed.
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Obtains and/or reviews current & accurate demographic and insurance data relative to dates of service, including insurance cards into patient registration system.
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Verifies medical insurance coverage and document benefits information as needed.
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Utilizes EMR and PM system accurately.
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Perform any other services deemed reasonable by supervisor. Requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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A minimum of one year’s experience in a medical office or other healthcare setting.
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Must have basic understanding of medical terms and abbreviations; possess thorough working knowledge of insurance and medical billing; usage of computer systems; the mechanics of health insurance and PPO networks; various medical billing forms, reports and processing methods; patient confidentiality/HIPAA regulations
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Have excellent attention to detail About Lafayette, LA:
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