Healthcare Account Specialist Hospital Collections Details

Healthcare Account Specialist Hospital Collections

UCHealth - Colorado Springs, CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Healthcare Account Specialist, Hospital Collections
This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk), Hourly, Days position on UCHealth's Hospital Collections team based in Colorado Springs, CO. Prepares, reviews, and submits patient account billing.

• Prepares bills in the paper and/or electronic format designated by departmental and payor guidelines. Transmits bills to appropriate third party payors and responsible parties.
• Reviews bills for accuracy, including proper diagnosis and procedure codes. Reviews bill rejections and issues. Collaborates internally and with payors to resolve billing issues. Responds to patient billing inquiries.
• Documents billing activities in patient account records. Maintains documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.
• Prepares and reviews routine billing reports to ensure timely and accurate billing activity.
• Refers uncollected balances to appropriate collections/accounts receivable staff for follow up.

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 year related experience
• Hospital Collections experience

This position's pay range starts at: $16.07/hour.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

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