Accounts Receivable Clerk

Shift Details

Monday-Friday; 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate billing, collection, and reconciliation of resident accounts
• Manage accounts receivable for various payers including Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, hospice, VA, and private pay
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate claims for various payers
• Maintain accurate resident financial records
• Monitor resident accounts for timely payment and appropriate reimbursement
• Post payments, contractual adjustments, denials, refunds, and account corrections accurately
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, claim rejections, payment delays, and denials
• Work with insurance companies, Medicaid agencies, managed care organizations, and responsible parties to resolve payment issues
• Maintain complete documentation supporting all billing and collection activities
• Collaborate with Admissions to ensure payer sources, authorizations, and resident demographic information are accurate
• Aid residents and family members with billing questions, account balances, payment options, and financial responsibilities
• Verify insurance coverage, benefits, authorizations, and eligibility as required
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable reports and assist with month-end close activities
• Maintain compliance with CMS regulations, HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid billing guidelines, and facility policies
• Participate in audits by providing requested documentation and resolving audit findings
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to resolve reimbursement issues
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Business Office Manager or Administrator

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