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· Responsible for all claim submissions via files and paper claims, including importing and posting electronic ERAs· Retrieves ERAs (from clearinghouse and posts to practice management system and saves files in the PCHC billing folder.· Ensures all payments are settled correctly to all applicable encounter payers· Balances all payments posted to ERA/EOB and EFT and confirms all monies are promptly applied to appropriate patient encounters.· Use EHR documentation to verify correct coding and medical necessity· Research and initiate activity to resolve charges and coding issues· Recognize the organization’s payer mix and potential for additional revenue streams· Maintains knowledge of current industry regulations and communicates recent updates accordingly· Complete assigned tasks and assist with error resolution· Maintains required billing records, reports, and files· Batch posting and prepare deposit. Notify applicable staff of any missing batches· Completes monthly closing processes and maintains accurate reports with supporting details· Submit claims, resubmit denied claims, and manage accounts receivables· Ensure processing of payments from insurance companies· Maintain payment status and billing records· Perform data entry activities· Track and resolve billing discrepancies· Work with healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies to ensure timely filing.· Manage account receivable reports.· Responsible for all claim submissions via files and paper claims, including importing and posting electronic ERAs· Retrieves ERAs (from clearinghouse and posts to practice management system and saves files in the PCHC billing folder.· Ensures all payments are settled correctly to all applicable encounter payers· Balances all payments posted to ERA/EOB and EFT and confirms all monies are promptly applied to appropriate patient encounters.· Use EHR documentation to verify correct coding and medical necessity· Research and initiate activity to r

Brooklyn, New York, United States

· Maintain confidentiality of all patient and employee information. Follow up on delinquent accounts and ensure payments where possible.· Submit claims and resubmit denied claims.· Ensure processing of payments from insurance companies· Maintain payment status and billing records· Perform data entry activities· Track and resolve billing discrepancies· Work with healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies to ensure timely filing.· Manage account receivable reports.· Responsible for all claim submissions via files and paper claims, including importing and posting electronic ERAs· Retrieves ERAs (from clearinghouse and posts to practice management system and saves files in the PCHC billing folder.· Ensures all payments are settled correctly to all applicable encounter payers· Balances all payments posted to ERA/EOB and EFT and confirms all monies are promptly applied to appropriate patient encounters.· Use EHR documentation to verify correct coding and medical necessity· Research and initiate activity to resolve charges and coding issues

· Verify and enter the insurance coverage of each patient· Obtain referrals for patients when they are not covered· Update patient information/keep records· Fill out the documentation required for billing· Maintain patient demographic information and data collection systems· Review patient deductibles and/or copays and enter the billing system and spreadsheets· Participate in the development of organization procedures and update of forms and manuals· Answers questions from patients, clerical staff, and insurance companies· Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations

· Fax, copy, and scan appropriate documents and operate a multi-line phone system· Coordination of patient care, i.e., greeting and checking patients, scheduling and confirming appointments· Verification of current patient demographics and insurance information· Collection of co-payments, deductibles, and patient balance· Daily reconciliation of charges and payments· Register new patients by collecting detailed patient information, including personal and financial information.· Respond to inquiries by patients and prospective patients.

· Review and maintain electronic medical records.· Coordinate intakes and discharges.· Supervise and collaborate with licensed clinicians.· Manage and assist staff, including the Clinical Director, Therapists, and BHTs· Oversee monthly/quarterly budgets.· Offer document counseling, education, referrals, and aftercare in the patient’s clinical records.· Provide case consultation and coordinate with referral sources to secure appropriate aftercare services for assigned patients.· Assess and develop the patient’s preferred discharge/transfer plans to ensure the continuum of care.· Collaborate with patients to develop a written treatment plan that is patient-centered and recovery-oriented, which includes measurable goals and objectives.· Verify completeness and accuracy of all claims prior to submission· Read and interpret insurance explanation of benefits· Make necessary arrangements for medical record requests and complete additional information requests by insurance companies· Evaluate the patient’s financial status and create payment plans· Prepare daily requests accurately after ensuring that payments are obtained from insurance companies and clients

B.S., Psychology

High School

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology