Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Hospice Billing Specialist is responsible for managing, coordinating, and processing all Hospice billing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily.
-The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
-Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following functions:
-Processes and follows up on payer denials, researches all client billing issues, consults with patient and his or her family as needed.
-Posts all payments in a timely manner.
-Prepares, compiles, and mails bills for bills for products paid for by products paid for by clients.
-Responds to billing questions from patients.
-Process and keep track of incoming payments and accounts in compliance with MorseLife financial policies and procedures.
-Initiates and submits bills to clients and generates financial statements for clients.
-Prepares and sends out invoices, bills and bank deposits.
-Compares billing accounts with accounts receivable ledger in order to ensure all payments are properly posted and accounted for.
-Verify discrepancies by clients, and resolve their billing issues.