S&S Billing Services Inc.Accounts Receivable Specialist
Aug. 2012 - Sep. 2013Lakewood, CO Determine whether the patient has received the full benefit amount towards their claim, whether it is a workers’ compensation claim, commercial insurance claim, accident, or a Medicare or Medicaid claim
Contact insurance companies to ensure that proper payment of benefits is made, and if not, to inquire as to the reason for non-payment or low payment and appeal to insurance companies to apply additional funds towards patient balances
Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls to and from patients, other providers’ offices, insurance companies, attorneys and adjusters
Work aging reports within my alpha split to ensure that claims are worked and accounts are paid and closed appropriately
Utilize knowledge of various healthcare carriers’ rules regarding timely filing of claims and appeals or redeterminations
Draft correspondence to lawyers, patients and insurance companies regarding payments owed to any of the practices
Prepare weekly credit card payment reports
Sort and distribute, or respond to correspondence as appropriate
Utilize Internet and telephone to research and investigate when necessary (i.e., to get claim status information or details that may be missing on an Explanation of Benefits)