
Remote Insurance Follow-Up Representative- Hospice
Job Description
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Remote Insurance Follow-Up Representative- Hospice (3+ Years of Hospice Experience Required)
Pay Range: 58-60K+ Annually | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm EST | Location: Fully Remote
- Follow-Up with hospice Insurance Carriers to determine reason for claims denial and work to resolve claim for payment.
- Resolve hospice insurance denials and file appeals with government and commercial carriers.
- Report unusual accounts, account problems and workflow issues promptly to manager. Process hospice claims, payments, adjustments, denials, and unpaid insurance balances.
- Stay up to date on hospice contract, regulation, procedure, and other changes affecting the department.
- Analyze the unpaid hospice claims and denials and identify/investigate the reasons for nonpayment and which action is needed to resolve timely.
- Serve as a liaison with insurance companies, third party payors, and administrative personnel Provide accurate account maintenance and documentation.
- Use and demonstrate understanding of applicable computer systems, including system reports and security procedures.
- Work effectively with other staff members to accomplish work and departmental goals.
- Perform various collection actions including possibly contacting patients by phone, updating insurance information, and follow through on insurance processes.
- Adhere to applicable hospice policies, core services/room and board billing regulations, departmental practices, and 3rd party hospice requirements.
- Operate within the guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and any other applicable Federal or state laws and company policies.
- Demonstrate positive and professional communication skills.
- Perform other work duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma required, AA+ preferred.
- 3-5 years of insurance follow-up and or billing experience in a hospice related setting is required.
- Experience with filing UB-04 and HCFA 1500 claim form for Hospice services required.
- Experience in utilizing add on software such as: Change Healthcare, US Bank, SSI, IDX/Centricity, Epic, FastTrack, Meditech, Cerner, and various other systems.
- Thorough understanding of hospice billing requirements, CPT, DRG, HCPC, Procedure and Revenue codes, modifiers, hospice bill types and their effect on reimbursement
- Results-Oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Competitive pay with ample opportunities for professional growth.
- Fully remote position with a stable Monday–Friday schedule.
- Collaborative, performance-driven environment with expert leadership.
- Mission-driven work supporting essential healthcare services.
- Recognition as a nationally respected leader in healthcare revenue management.
- Comfortable working at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 15 pounds.