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Billing & Collections Specialist - Home Health & Hospice

Katy, Texas Full-time
$22 - $26 hourly
About the Job
Billing & Collections Specialist  for Home Health & Hospice

A Hug Away, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Biller to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate billing and efficient collections processes to support our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the billing process for home health and hospice services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers.
  • Monitor and follow up on unpaid claims, denials, and appeals to ensure timely reimbursement.
  • Maintain accurate records of billing and collections activities, including payment postings and adjustments.
  • Communicate with patients, families, and insurance companies to resolve billing issues and answer inquiries.
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure accurate documentation and coding for billing purposes.
  • Conduct regular audits of billing processes to identify and correct errors.
  • Stay updated on changes in billing regulations and payer requirements.
  • Generate and analyze reports on billing and collections performance.
  • Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting as needed.
  • Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for billing processes.
  • Handle billing through the CMS system and Medicare.
  • Ensure accurate and audit-free management of medical records for insurance purposes.

Qualifications:
  • At least 6 months of experience in billing and collections in a healthcare setting.
  • Strong knowledge of home health and hospice billing practices and regulations.
  • Proficiency in medical billing software and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing processes.
  • Experience in records management to ensure correct and audit-free medical files.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certification in medical billing and coding.
  • Experience with specific billing software used in home health and hospice settings such as Kinnser/Wellsky
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Positive and supportive work environment.
    About A Hug Away

    A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. is not just a brick-and-mortar company; we are one of the best Female Owned healthcare agencies in Katy and Houston (Texas), with a comprehensive team of professional experts with over 35 years of experience. Choosing a dependable, cost-effective, and well-qualified home health, hospice, medical supply, or health help in Katy and Houston, TX, can be exhausting. That is why we are here. We are a women owned Hospice and Healthcare company that puts its customers first. If you'd like to be part of the team at A Hug Away, apply now! www.ahugaway.com