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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.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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3-5 years of billing and collections in a long-term healthcare environment.
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Must have thorough knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing and reimbursement regulations.
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Perform accurate, compliant and timely billing to ensure prompt payment.
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Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability.
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Able to handle multiple priorities; possess strong communication skills and work well in a high-pressure environment,
Required Skills and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED
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Three (3) to five (5) years' experience of healthcare billing experience.
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Experience using Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel.
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A minimum of one (1) year minimum experience in data processing, hospital registration, insurance verification, insurance pre-certification / authorization with a healthcare provider or insurance company required.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
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Preferred - Associates Degree or Certified Coder
Physical Requirements:
Location and Travel Requirements:
Compensation Disclosure:
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$19.00 to $22.00 per hour
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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
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