Patient Accounting Representative

Description Salary Range: $32.25 - $39.58
Position Summary:

Review, verifies, obtains and corrects comprehensive patient financial status, payor source information and other relevant information needed to determine the Finanancial responsibility of all registrations to Washington Hospital. Based on this information, ensures that all appropriate financial sources and certification requirements are met to assure reimbursement for services provided. Responsible for timely filing of all insurance claims. Reviews patient accounts to ensure all payments and adjustments are made timely and appropriately. Monitors outstanding accounts, processes refunds for overpaid accounts, receives and answers billing related inquiries. Secures payments/arrangements from both insurance company as well as account guarantor. In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.
Qualifications: 
High School graduate required. 
Minimum one year experience in insurance billing and follow-up required. 
Knowledge of ICD10 terminology and CPT4 procedure coding required. 
Knowledge of State Government regulations with regards to Medi-Cal eligibility and application process preferred. Private Pay collection experience helpful. 
Cash and adjustment posting background preferred with regards to quality control of payments and transactions to financial system. 
Minimum one year experience with electronic billing and follow up system as well as personal computer experience. EPIC EHR experience preferred. 
Typing 25 WPM required. 
Knowledge of 10 key preferred. 
Basic medical terminology required. 
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