Cayuga Medical Center
Location
Ithaca, NY | United States
Job description
Department: Revenue Cycle
Job Title: Government Billing Specialist
Reports To: Revenue Cycle
Job Summary:
As a Government Billing Specialist at Cayuga Medical Center, you are responsible for compliant billing and collection of government claims, including but not limited to, Medicare A, Medicare B, Medicaid, Tricare and Veterans Administration. Your attention to detail is critical in order to resolve edits, gather and secure all information needed for billing, follow up, and payment of accounts in accordance with the specific payer guidelines, policies, procedures, and compliance regulations for Medicare-Medicaid. This includes responding to Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs), resolving claim rejections, packaging claims, including global billing with attachments of professional fee claims, performing proactive follow up with payers and other entities and securing payment of accounts. You must be highly methodical, focused, and make effective use of your time to achieve your daily performance goals. Successful Government Billing Specialists have strong computer skills, are comfortable with medical terminology, are organized and thrive in a highly structured environment. Members of the Revenue Cycle team work independently but are flexible and collaborate to ensure that the department's goals are met.
Job Responsibilities:
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred - Associates Degree or Certified Coder
Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Lifting up to 20 pounds, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, as well as repetitive use of hands and fingers.
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Salary
$19 - $22 per hour