Remote Medical Accounts Receivable

Vaco
$18.00 - $20.00 / hr
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Jan 24, 2025
Medical Billing Collections Associate (Remote - Anywhere) Vaco is hiring a Medical Billing Collections Associate for a growing healthcare company. This is a fully remote opportunity, open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Role and Responsibilities: Contact Work Comp Carriers, TPAs, and Self-Insured Employers to follow up on outstanding account receivable balances. Identify billing errors and handle corrections and resubmissions of claims to the appropriate carriers or employers. Follow up on payment errors, low balance reimbursements, and denials. Review EOBs (Explanation of Benefits) and initiate appeals as needed. Process UB04s and HCFA 1500s either electronically or by mail to resolve accounts. Stay current on all Work Comp pricing models, rules, and regulations. Adhere to HIPAA and compliance policies, including notifying management of any compliance concerns or incidents. Qualifications and Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. 2+ years of healthcare insurance accounts receivable follow up experience. Experience navigating payer sites for appeals, reconsiderations, benefit verification, and online claims follow up. Knowledge of accounts receivables practices, medical office procedures, coordination of benefits rules, and third party payer billing and reimbursement practices. Familiarity with Work Comp industry and billing procedures is a plus. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Preferred Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). Ability to type 60 words per minute. If you're experienced in medical billing and collections, with a focus on Work Comp and healthcare insurance accounts receivable, apply now to join a supportive and growing team! 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