Billing Representative

Insurance Billing Coordinator

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Determine and verify insurance coverage and coordination of benefits from all sources for assigned area. Ensure proper adequate and timely billing to ensure prompt payment.

Confirm insurance coverage.

Determine necessity for pre-authorization and obtains authorization for scheduled procedures.

Determine financial responsibility for services to be provided.

Notify patients and/or practitioners of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance.

Communicate with patients and practitioners regarding financial responsibility and insurance coverage issues.

Maintain detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities.

Maintain documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.

Prepare and complete claims for commercial insurance companies, third party organizations and/or government or self payers.

Research, analyze and reconcile Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement practices.

Consult with appropriate parties to resolve unbilled claims.

Review recent accounts for proper billing practices and reimbursement.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Payment posting experience preferred.

Experience with reviewing EOBs

Medical Office Billing

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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