Collection Specialist
 LHC Group | |
 United States, Louisiana, Lafayette | |
 Apr 01, 2025 | |
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Summary The Collection Specialist prepares and processes various insurance claims. Verifies data by conferring with appropriate agency and/or external personnel on a daily basis. Responsibilities * Finance - Prepares and processes various insurance claims. Verifies data by conferring w ith appropriate agency and/or external personnel on a daily basis. * Finance - Creates and processes electronic claims submission for various payers on a daily basis. * Quality - Researches any error claims and makes necessary corrections for clean claim production and submission on an as needed basis. * Finance - Review s accounts receivable on a daily basis and performs follow -up on delinquent accounts according to established policies and procedures. Recommends departmental/agency corrective action as required. * Quality - Receives, investigates, and responds to inquiries from payors and/or agencies concerning accounts receivable activity according to established polices and procedures on a regular basis. * Quality - Maintains and develops accounts receivable schedules to track issues and resolutions for ease of reporting on a monthly basis. * People - Resolves all customer requests, inquiries, and concerns in an expedient and respectful manner. * Quality - Problem solves independently before referring problems to the Supervisor/Manager for resolution. * Service - Performs similar, comparable, or related duties as may be required or assigned. Education and Experience Formal Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: 1 year Medical billing/collections experience Home Health billing/collections experience Excellent oral and w ritten communication Excellent organizational and analytical Basic PC skills including PC based applications (MS W ord, Excel). Mathematical Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits
LHC Group Inc Home Office a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:
It's all about helping people.
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