Collector I

Job Title: Collector I
Location: Costa Mesa, CA- 92626
Duration: 5+ Months (possible extension)
 
Shift : Mon to Fri 8:30 to 5:30
 
 Pay Range: $28 to $32/hr. on w2
 
Responsibilities:

• The Collector serves as the account representative for Client in working with insurance companies, government payors, and/or patients for resolution of payments and accounts resolution.
• Completes assigned accounts within assigned work queues.
• Obtains the maximum amount of reimbursement by evaluating claims at the contract rate with the use of the contract management tool for proper pricing (Examples: APC, DRG, APRDRG).
• Reviews and initiates the initial appeal for underpayments observing all timely requirements to secure reimbursement due to Client.
• Reviews and completes payor and/or patient correspondence in a timely manner.
• Escalates to the payor and/or patient accounts that need to be appealed due to improper billing, coding and/or underpayments.
• Reports new/unknown billing edits to direct supervisor for review and resolution.
• Has a strong understanding of the Revenue Cycle processes, from Patient Access (authorizations admissions) through Patient Financial Services (billing & collections), including procedures and policies.
• Has thorough knowledge of managed care contracts, current payor rates, understanding of terms and conditions, as well as Federal and State requirements.
• Interprets Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Admit Advice (ERAs) to ensure proper payment as well as assist and educate patients and colleagues with understanding of benefit plans.
• Understanding of hospital billing form requirements (UB04) and familiar with the HCFA 1500 forms.
• Knowledge of HMO, POS, PPO, EPO, IPA, Medicare Advantage, Covered California (Exchange), capitation, commercial and government payors (i.e. Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tricare, etc.) and how these payors process claims.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and effectively uses patient accounting systems.
• Documents all calls and actions taken in the appropriate systems.
• Accurately codes insurance plan codes.
• Establishes a payment arrangement when patients are unable to pay in full at the time payment is due.
• May review for applicable cash rates, special rates, applicable professional and employee discounts.
• May process bankruptcy and deceased patient accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
Required Skills & Experience:
•   One year of previous hospital business experience, or equivalent required or strong background in customer service.
•   Basic experience with insurance plans, hospital reimbursement methodology, and/or ICD10 and CPT coding.