Role Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Medicare Biller to join our hospice billing team. This position is responsible for timely and accurate submission of Medicare hospice claims, NOE filing, claims follow-up, payment posting review, denial resolution, and ensuring compliance with CMS and hospice billing regulations.
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Submit Notices of Election, Notices of Transfer/Revocation, etc.
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Send out clean claims on a monthly and as needed basis in a timely manner using EMR or billing software
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Ability to submit claims/NOEs using DDE entry, as needed
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Monitor unpaid claims β making phone calls and written appeals, as necessary
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Investigate and resolve hard to collect claims
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Track common claims errors and create solutions
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Work with other hospice companies for sequential billing issues
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Audit patient files as needed for accuracy in billing
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Work with Accounting team to report potentially uncollectible debt, assist with payments and remits
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Familiarity with PECOS and submitting changes, as needed
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New office EDI setup with the MAC
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Ability to successfully work with MACs to resolve a variety of issues as they arise
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Manage internal user administration in MAC websites
Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of Medicare hospice billing experience
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Strong understanding of:
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Hospice claims billing
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NOE submission requirements
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Hospice benefit periods and recertifications
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Medicare DDE systems (Palmetto, NGS, etc.)
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Hospice UB-04 billing requirements
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Experience resolving Medicare claim edits and denials
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Knowledge of hospice eligibility and transfer billing rules
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Strong organizational and time-management skills
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
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Proficiency in Excel and billing software systems
Requirements
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Experience with MatrixCare or similar EMR/billing platforms
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Knowledge of Medicaid and Managed Care hospice billing
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Hospice and/or Home Health experience preferred
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Use of Matrixcare, Waystar preferred
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Competency using computers (i.e. web portals, downloading, uploading, scanning, etc.)
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Experience with MS Word and Excel
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High attention to detail
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Problem Solving
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Accounting mindset
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Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Benefits
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Actual Work/Life Balance
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Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
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Fully Remote
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Competitive Pay: $23-$25, hourly/DOE
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Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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Paid Time Off
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401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
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A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
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The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades