About this role
Location:
Home Health - Fort WorthDepartment:
AdministrationShift:
First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:
40Summary:
The Patient Account Representative is responsible for performing internal medical record audits to ensure billing operations meet compliance with State and federal guidelines for accurate claims processing. This position processes electronic and paper claims for Nursing (hourly and visit), Rehab, Durable Medical Equipment, and Infusion services, reconciles patient accounts and works with the accounts receivable; providing the Patient Account manager with financial data; volume data and trend analyses. This position serves as liaison between assigned departments and patient accounts, communicating effectively with patients, payors and other departments regarding collection of outstanding accounts, maintaining proper documentation and edits of work performed; and at all times maintaining a professional demeanor.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- 1 year billing or related experience in Home Health setting, preferred
- In lieu of billing experience, 2+ years of customer service
- Knowledge of Federal and State billing guidelines, preferred
- High degree of interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency
About Us:
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Other facts
About Cook Children's Health Care System
Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise – to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we’re proud of our long and rich tradition of serving our community.
What you'll do
- The Patient Account Representative performs internal medical record audits and processes electronic and paper claims for various services. They also reconcile patient accounts and communicate with patients and payors regarding outstanding accounts.
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