Insurance Billing/Follow Up Spec I 8221 Details

Insurance Billing/Follow Up Spec I 8221

Vail Health - Vail, CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Insurance Billing and Follow-Up Specialist effectively and efficiently bills, collects, and contacts insurance companies and patients for services of Vail Valley Medical Center. Remote work considered
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Accurately prepare and submit claims in the work queue within the required time frame after billing information is available.
• Follow up on insurance claims daily utilizing methods appropriate to specific payers and not less than once per 21 days.
• Maintain current work files per established productivity standards.
• Review and process incoming mail daily.
• Monitor accounts not paid.
• Communicate and collaborate for account resolution.
• Follow all applicable payer, regulatory, legal guidelines for billing compliance.
• Expedite resolution for denied and rejected claims.
• Participate in and contribute to department process improvement activities.
• Cross train in other Patient Accounting areas including customer service and cash posting for the efficiency of the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
One year of health care billing or insurance experience preferred.
Computer / Typing:
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft products. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.