Healthcare Billing Executive(IP) 28O25

As a Healthcare Billing Executive specializing in Inpatient (IP) billing, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient billing processes for hospital inpatient services. This position is essential for maintaining the financial health of the healthcare facility by managing complex billing issues, coordinating with medical staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. You will work closely with various departments within the hospital to ensure that all billed charges are captured accurately and processed efficiently. You must have a keen eye for detail to perform audits and verify coding accuracy. Your role also involves communicating with insurance companies and patients to resolve billing issues and to provide exceptional customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for meticulous billing and record-keeping, this role offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to the revenue cycle management of healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Process inpatient hospital billing with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure correct coding and charge capture.
• Audit billing records to verify the accuracy and completeness of information.
• Handle discrepancies in billing documentation and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare billing regulations and guidelines.
• Contact insurance companies to follow up on unpaid or denied claims.
• Assist patients and insurers by resolving billing inquiries and problems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical billing best practices and policies.
• Prepare detailed billing reports for management and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate with collections teams to manage outstanding patient accounts.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support training and development of new staff in billing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in healthcare billing or revenue cycle management.
• Strong understanding of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding, and billing guidelines.
• Proficient in billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail for accurate billing processes.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with patients and insurance representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.