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Billing Specialist- Hospice (Remote)
About SimiTree
SimiTree provides client-centric services to home health, hospice, private duty, pediatrics, applied behavioral analysis, palliative care, and other post-acute organizations. Our organization is made up of clinical, operational, and revenue cycle experts who support our clients. SimiTree has developed a full suite of custom-designed services focusing on areas critical to quality improvement, operational efficiency, accurate reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
Job Overview
The Hospice Billing Specialist will perform initial billing for non-Medicare and Medicare payors. In this role, the Specialist will submit timely, accurate claim batches to various non-Medicare and Medicare payors. Additionally, the Hospice Billing Specialist will provide resolution to rejected claims in the clearinghouses and assist with unbilled reporting.
Responsibilities
Hospice Billing Specialist will be able to manage multiple responsibilities including:
- Perform the Non-Medicare and Medicare billing processes, which includes:
- Submission of initial billing claim batches
- Review and analysis on client's unbilled accounts
- Corrections to rejected claims in clearinghouses.
- Maintenance of initial billing schedules
- Development and maintenance of internal spreadsheets and databases, as necessary
- Knowledge of and communication regarding issues related to billing, claims rejections, and unbilled accounts receivable.
- Training staff, as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of healthcare revenue cycle experience, specifically with Hospice Billing.
- Experience with Home Health/Hospice/Palliative/Skilled Nursing EMR systems a plus.
SimiTree Healthcare Consulting is an Equal Opportunity employer.
