Job Information
Ascension Health Billing Representative - Insurance Follow Up in Wichita, Kansas
Details
Department: Revenue Management
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-5:30pm
Hospital: Via Christi Data Center
Location: Wichita, KS
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities
Determine and verify insurance coverage and coordination of benefits from all sources for assigned area. Ensure proper adequate and timely billing to ensure prompt payment.
Confirm insurance coverage.
Determine necessity for pre-authorization and obtains authorization for scheduled procedures.
Determine financial responsibility for services to be provided.
Notify patients and/or practitioners of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance.
Communicate with patients and practitioners regarding financial responsibility and insurance coverage issues.
Maintain detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities.
Maintain documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.
Prepare and complete claims for commercial insurance companies, third party organizations and/or government or self payers.
Research, analyze and reconcile Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement practices.
Maintain detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities.
Maintain documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.
Consult with appropriate parties to resolve unbilled claims.
Review recent accounts for proper billing practices and reimbursement.
Requirements
Education:
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences
- 2 years of experience in insurance billing follow up strongly preferred.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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