The Medical Billing and Collections Specialist is responsible for providing effective and accurate resolution of complex posting issues as identified through the Practice Management System (PMS). They are responsible for the in-depth research, validation of overpayments and unapplied funds and processing of both patient and carrier requested refunds as appropriate. The Payment Support Specialist must research, troubleshoot, and ensure the accuracy of posted payments and rejections and provide relevant trending to the management team. They will respond to requests for additional information needed by the carrier in order to make a determination of payment. Opens and balances daily payment batches when applicable, prepares daily reports and submits to appropriate areas. The Medical Billing and Collections Specialist is responsible to communicate posting errors identified with the PM system and complete dashboard assignments. The candidate is responsible for processing all incoming and out bound mail as well as complete assignments related to electronic deposits and refund processes.
How will you make an impact & Requirements
This is a hybrid role, Monday-Thursday-2675 Winkler Ave Ft. Myers, FL
Friday Work from Home. Work shift is flexible.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
· Daily mail sort
· Manual posting and batch reconciliation as needed.
· Processing of electronic deposits
· Preparation of BYOLB packet to Practice Management Company
· Preparation of daily reconciliation forms and communications for Finance Department
· Process assigned work in the PM Dashboard including Unpotable and Correspondence dashboards, Overpaid and Unapplied worklists and any associated refunds. Carrier overpayments to be processed in accordance with CMS required timelines.
· Timely follow up on outstanding research requests to payors, PM system cases etc.)
· Process refund checks
· Process collection agency payments as needed.
· Process correspondence and complete appropriate workflows relating to Bankruptcy notifications and Probate.
Founded in Port Charlotte, Florida, in 2008, and now headquartered in Fort Myers, Millennium Physician Group is one of the largest comprehensive physician-led groups with more than 900+ healthcare providers and 200+ locations now including FL, TX, NC, and GA.
Services center on primary care and are complemented by specialty care, walk-in centers, radiology and lab services, physical therapy, telehealth, wellness programs, home health, hospital care, and much more.
Nationally recognized as a leader in value-based care with consistently high levels of physician engagement, Millennium aims to create a genuinely connected healthcare experience for patients by providing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to healthcare… and be Your Connection to a Healthier Life.
