Collector III: Revenue Cycle Operations (Hiring Immediately)

Collector

The Collector serves as the account representative for Hoag in working with insurance companies, government payors, and/or patients for resolution of payments and accounts resolution. Completes assigned accounts within assigned work queues. Obtains the maximum amount of reimbursement by evaluating claims at the contract rate with the use of the contract management tool for proper pricing (Examples: APC, DRG, APRDRG). Reviews and initiates the initial appeal for underpayments observing all timely requirements to secure reimbursement due to Hoag. Reviews and completes payor and/or patient correspondence in a timely manner. Escalates to the payor and/or patient accounts that need to be appealed due to improper billing, coding and/or underpayments. Reports new/unknown billing edits to direct supervisor for review and resolution. Has a strong understanding of the Revenue Cycle processes, from Patient Access (authorizations & admissions) through Patient Financial Servi...