Manage revenue cycle operations to ensure timely claims submission and denial resolution. Monitor accounts receivable reports, educate staff on insurance changes, and respond to billing inquiries to enhance customer service.

Title: Medical Biller - Hospital Claims Location: GH Office: El Segundo, CA Job Description: Job Family: PFS Billing Travel Required: None Clearance Required: None What You Will Do: The Medical Biller is expected to perform all areas of initial billing, secondary billing, and payer audit follow-up for government and non-government claims. Must work with other departments to facilitate the meeting of both departmental and facility goals and objectives. Demonstrates an ability to find solutions to problems and keeps management informed of patterns regarding billing edits, compliance issues, payments and or other issues with specific payers. Has an extensive knowledge of billing requirements mandated by payers and / or governmental regulations. This position will perform any and all related job duties as assigned. This position is a hybrid schedule working two days in the El Segundo office and three days from home. Essential Job Functions - Hospital Billing Emphasis - Correcting and billing electronic and hardcopy claims - Submits Adjusted claims - Provides Follow-up Billing - Prepares Billing Reconciliation Duties and Responsibilities - Performs daily download and reconciliation of claims from patient accounting system to electronic billing system. - Transmits or releases claims at a minimum daily. - Works all assigned claims daily by resolving edits, validating claim, or placing on departmental hold by reason. - Follows-up on all assigned held claims or unreleased claims. - Bills claims via electronic billing system. - Reviews same day and 72 hour admission report to determine if accounts needed to be combined. - Ensures all address changes and or plan changes are forwarded to the appropriate people so the integrity of the insurance master is maintained. - Files adjusted billings based on audits and or changes in diagnosis or DRG. - Updates patient accounts with corrected demographic or insurance information. - Works all rejection and payer audit reports within 48 hours of receipt taking whatever action may be required to obtain account resolution. - Monitors all denials for trends and issues and reports finding to supervisor. - Bills or re-bills as necessary. - Ensures hospital is in compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations both billing and HIPAA. - Assigned special projects will be completed within the time frames given. - Appropriately documents electronic billing system and/or patient accounting system. - Attends training sessions and seminars offered by the Hospital and Third Party Payers. - Handles all customer calls both internal and external in a professional and courteous manner. - Returns calls and emails as soon as possible, but must be returned within 24 hours. - Follows the mission statement and values established by the facility. What You Will Need: - High School Diploma / GED or 3 years of relevant equivalent experience in lieu of diploma / GED. - 0-2+ years working within the following sectors: healthcare, insurance, business, finance or customer service. - Working knowledge can be of the following: insurance claims, billing, coding, follow-up, finance, accounting or customer service related responsibilities. What Would Be Nice To Have: - Previous billing background. - Emphasis in hospital billing - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Experience with Excel and Word. #IndeedSponsored #LI-DNI The annual salary range for this position is $38,000.00-$63,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: - Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays - Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus - Parental Leave - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Basic Life & Supplemental Life - Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities - Skills Development & Certifications - Employee Referral Program - Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach - Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 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• Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter • Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record • Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client • May act as a mentor to training coders and/or new hires by providing education and training • Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting • Maintains effective and professional communication skills • Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect.

• Provides coding and abstracting services for clients on inpatient, outpatient, and clinic visits for professional fee (physician services) medical records. • Uses established coding principles and software to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after thorough review of the medical record. • Participates in industry forums and supports coding education within the team. • Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures. • Abstracts appropriate information based on client guidelines after thorough review. • Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation. • May act as a mentor to training coders and/or new hires.