COMCARE Billing Specialist - COMCARE

Comcare Billing Specialist - Comcare

Responsible for tasks related to revenue collection of Comcare services billed to various payor sources to ensure we are maximizing revenues. Duties include insurance updates, processing recoupment requests with various payors and follow-up on accounts receivables.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Employee must be able to complete complex tasks by applying CCBHC practices, standard office policies, authorized instructions, and past precedents to achieve a desired outcome. Employee must quickly recognize emergency or sensitive situations and take appropriate action. Critical decision making and the ability to think through the consequences of a decision are essential in this position.

Process payor recoupments

• Contact payors regarding compliance recoupments
• Submit recoupment requests for various payors
• Follow up on recoupments to ensure processing is done timely
• Update / Correct billing transaction on patient account

Processing Accounts Receivable transactions

Manage Waiver client accounts

Minimum Qualifications : One (1) year of office or administrative support. High School Diploma or equivalent. Must pass pre-employment testing of Excel 70% to be completed after interview. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC / CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, DCF adult abuse registry, KDADS Nurse Aide and Criminal Record check, National Sex Offender Registry check, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and Comcare.

Preferred Qualifications : Coursework in HealthCare billing. One (1) year experience in healthcare billing or related field.