A/R Collector - Fort Worth
Riceland Healthcare
21 reviews
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Fort Worth, TX
$35,000 - $42,000 a year
Riceland Healthcare
21 reviews
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Full Job Description
A/R Collector
Responsible for A/R, follow-up on amounts due from Payors, and third party in a time basis in accordance with policies for facilities assigned. Responsibility for timely collections and third-party follow-up. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Account Collection:
• Follow up on all claims from billing through final resolution.
• Respond to payor’s by the phone Insurance Portal or Correspondences concerning underpaid, or non-paid account. Utilizing all payor web sites available to increase efficient of collections.
• Review Insurance EOB and initiate appeals, as necessary.
• Confer with Billers& Coders, as necessary, to obtain additional information/clarification.
• Correct and identify billing errors and resubmit claims to insurance carriers.
• Obtain corrected information and request rebills.
• Utilizing all payor web sites available to increase efficiency of collections
• Responsible for medicals records/appeal process as well as follow up with deadlines.
• All accounts are to be followed up on at least once every 30-day period until paid in full.
• Check each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contractual discounts.
• Work accounts receivable collector queue with proficiency with in 30-60 days of employment.
• Follow through and notate at least 35-45 accounts daily. You must meet department productivity standards.
• Provides balance breakdown to document the status, i.e., primary payor balance, secondary or credit balance, patient balance.
• Ensure maximization of collection dollars from insurance companies in accordance with the respective contractions.
• Provide clear and concise documentations of every action taken on account in the system collection notes.
• Follow on payment errors, denials etc.
• Work correspondences daily.
• File complaints when appropriate for delays in reimbursements, discrepancies in reimbursements, or under paid accounts.
• Reports all recurring denied claims to management for evaluation of impact on the Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with all call types, correspondence and concerns regarding patient accounts.
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• Responsible for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations impacting cash management services.
• Works with others as a team player , as well as the hospital/clinical Staff.
• Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager, Director, or Team Lead.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
• 5 years’ Healthcare experience Medical Collection Hospital and Physician.
• Knowledge of Insurance plans and providers.
• Knowledge of claims and billing UB-04 and HCFA 1500 claims forms.
• Knowledge of third payor, collections laws, TDOI and FTC rulings and collection procedures.
• Excellent telephone and customer service skills.
• High School Diploma required; on to two years of college preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Work Remotely:
• No