Patient Account Representative- Full Time

Job Description

Responsibilities

Coral Shores Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS ,is a beautiful, -bed adolescent and adult Baker Act receiving facility, which is located in sunny Stuart, Florida. Our professional staff provide high quality, individualized care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs and offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment that promote crisis resolution, positive self- awareness, personal growth and problem-solving. Coral Shores is open hours a day, seven days a week.

Position Summary:

The Patient Accounts Representative -is responsible for manage assigned patient accounts from discharge to final disposition. Bills account to third party insurances; Follows up with insurers and payors on respective balances.

• Accurately bills accounts on a daily basis utilizing claims submission software and database.
• Posts cash on a rotation basis with other patient representatives.
• Completes collection calls to both third party carrier and the guarantor
• Reviews credit balances and prepares an accurate and documented refund request for review by the Business Office Director.
• Reconciles patient balances and prepares an accurate and documented adjustment form for review by the BOD of any additional contractual or other adjustments to be posted.
• Follows up on the status of denials and appeals.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates' degree preferred
• 1 year of billing, patient accounts, and A/R experience in a healthcare setting. Experience in behavioral health experience preferred
• Computer skills, the ability to multi-task and problem-solve

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.6 billion in 0. In 1, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 0, ranked # on the Fortune ; and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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