Billing Coordinator - Home Health and Hospice
Join Synergy’s dynamic billing team as a Billing Coordinator! We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to manage our billing functions. Your precision and expertise will be vital in optimizing our reimbursement and supporting the financial stability of our essential patient services.
About the Role
The Billing Coordinator is responsible for performing all billing functions for the agency, ensuring claims are submitted accurately and on time to all payers. This role is crucial for revenue cycle success and requires deep knowledge of complex home health and hospice billing rules.
Key Responsibilities
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Claim Preparation and Submission: Prepare, review, and accurately submit institutional claims (e.g., UB-04s/CMS-1450s) to Medicare, Medicaid, and all commercial insurance carriers via electronic submission.
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Billing and Compliance: Ensure the correct use of revenue codes on all claims to comply with payer requirements and minimize claim rejections.
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Accounts Receivable (AR) Support: Work closely with the Collections team (or perform initial follow-up) on accounts where payment has been delayed, short-paid, or denied, providing necessary documentation to facilitate recovery.
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Pre-Billing Review: Conduct thorough pre-billing audits to verify patient eligibility, authorization validity, and complete documentation before claim submission.
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Regulatory Knowledge: Stay current on all federal and state regulations, including the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) for Home Health and the Hospice payment rates, ensuring claims reflect the latest changes.
Qualifications
Required:
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Minimum of 1 year of dedicated experience in medical billing and claims submission, with a strong preference for experience in Home Health or Hospice billing.
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Proven ability to submit and manage claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.
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Proficiency in navigating an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and billing system and utilizing clearinghouses for electronic claim submission.
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Solid working knowledge of revenue codes related to home health and hospice services.
Skills and Competencies
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Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to 100% claim accuracy.
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Strong analytical and mathematical skills for reconciliation and payment posting.
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Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage high-volume submission deadlines.
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Proactive and persistent approach to resolving billing edits and rejections.
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Strong ethical commitment to compliance and accurate financial reporting.
If you are a meticulous billing professional ready to take ownership of our revenue cycle functions, apply to be our Billing Coordinator today!
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
