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What will you be doing in this role?
Under general supervision and following established practices, policies, and guidelines, provides Commercial and Government billing and collections support to Insurance Follow up and Accounts Receivable, performing duties which may include reviewing and submitting multi-specialty claims to third party payors, performing account follow-up activities, updating patient registration on accounts, etc. Positions at this level require expert knowledge, skill and proficiency in specialized functions and multiple areas of the revenue cycle. Incumbents have expert knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements, payor contracts and CSHS policies governing billing and collections and sound interpretation of same. Incumbents are expected to research, analyze and resolve complex cases and problem accounts with minimal assistance. Serves as a technical resource (subject matter expert) to others and may act in the absence of the lead and/or supervisor. This position may be cross-trained in other revenue cycle functions, specialties, and provide back-up coverage.
In this role you will effectively bill, submit appeals and collect monies relative to physician reimbursements. You will be in charge of monitoring and processing accounts that are both straightforward or may need further research in order to bring resolution. You will work with minimal direction from management to ensure the integrity of the work performed. We work in a team environment to fulfill the mission and goals of the Department.
Ability to read, write, understand and speak English effectively.
A minimum of three years professional/physician billing and/or Collection experience - CMS1500 experience a plus. This physician billing experience includes corresponding with patients and insurance companies in resolving patient accounts. Extensive knowledge of insurance carrier procedures. Experience with reading Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements.
Experience we are seeking:
Expert knowledge of medical terminology and coding (ICD, CPT, HCPCS, Modifiers, procedure, bill type, diagnosis, and revenue codes). Experience with MS office, Web/Vs, Availity and CS-Link preferred. Expert knowledge of regulatory and CSHS policies and procedures. Basic understanding of HIPAA and other privacy information guidelines Ability to perform business math. Successful completion of PRMPT 1. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and high-volume environment with conflicting demands on time and attention. Ability to prioritize and organize work to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner. Minimum 3 years? experience in Commercial and Government billing and follow up. Office visits, procedures, outpatient and inpatient preferred. Ability to interpret regulations for Commercial Ins, CMS or Medi-Cal Professional and courteous demeanor.
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Providing healthcare for more than 100 years, Cedars-Sinai has evolved into one of the most dynamic and highly renowned medical centers in the world. Along with caring for patients, Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. This attracts exceptional talent to Cedars-Sinai, including world-renowned physician-scientists who seek a place where they can both conduct research and see patients--the ideal formula for discovery and its translation into cures. Our patients benefit from access to doctors at the top of their fields, and our researchers have an ideal community in which to study the impact of healthcare challenges, and reflect that knowledge in their research. The greater Los Angeles area in which Cedars-Sinai resides possesses unparalleled cultural and ethnic diversity which offers outstanding opportunities for translational and clinical research and a dynamic environment for medical education.Although community based, Cedars-Sinai is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Cedars-Sinai has highly competi...tive graduate medical education programs in more than 50 specialty and subspecialty areas, a graduate program in biomedical sciences and translational medicine, a clinical scholars program directed towards junior physicians with aspirations to become clinical scientists, and post graduate training opportunities.There are more than 250 full-time faculty members at Cedars-Sinai. The voluntary medical staff, comprised of more than 2,200 specialty board-certified or board-qualified physicians, represent all of the specialties and subspecialties and collaborate with full-time medical staff in the teaching responsibilities of the graduate medical education programs.