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LHC Group Inc. Collection Specialist in Louisville, Kentucky
Summary
We are hiring for a Collection Specialist!
At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources tohelp you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
ResponsibilitiesThe Collection Specialist prepares and processes various insurance claims. Verifies data by conferring with appropriate agency and/or external personnel on a daily basis.
- Prepares and processes various insurance claims. Verifies data by conferring with appropriate agency and/or external personnel on a daily basis.
- Creates and processes electronic claims submission for various payers on a daily basis.
- Researches any error claims and makes necessary corrections for clean claim production and submission on an as needed basis.
- Reviews accounts receivable on a daily basis and performs follow -up on delinquent accounts according to established policies and procedures. Recommends departmental/agency corrective action as required.
- Receives, investigates, and responds to inquiries from payors and/or agencies concerning accounts receivable activity according to established polices and procedures on a regular basis.
- Maintains and develops accounts receivable schedules to track issues and resolutions for ease of reporting on a monthly basis.
- Resolves all customer requests, inquiries, and concerns in an expedient and respectful manner.
- Problem solves independently before referring problems to the Supervisor/Manager for resolution.
- Performs similar, comparable, or related duties as may be required or assigned.
Formal Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
- 1 year
License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement
- No
Experience Requirements
- Medical billing/collections experience
- Home Health billing/collections experience desired
Skill Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent organizational and analytical
Skill Desired
- Basic PC skills including PC based applications (MS Word, Excel).
- Mathematical
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.