Billing Claims Representative
Medical Group Business Services
Job Summary The Billing/Claims Unit is responsible for billing hard copy claims working in the Claims Edit Work queues and following up on return mail. The unit deals regularly with complex policy and procedural issues that involve contract compliance with HMO and PPO payers. It is the unit's responsibility to communicate and coordinate throughout various UCSF Medical Center departments, including the UCSF billing agents to ensure the quality of the university's billing process.
Within this unit, the Billing Claims Representative is responsible for the timely submission of hard copy claims as well as gathering all forms and information required for primary and secondary billing. The incumbent analyzes and reviews claims for general accuracy and completeness. The incumbent demonstrates the ability to perform all aspects of billing with quality. The incumbent will also conform to all UCSF, MGBS, government, and HIPAA policies and procedures.
The understanding and working knowledge of the UCSF clients, as well as the government payers in an ever-changing environment is a challenge. The government rules and regulations are very stringent and we must adhere to them as well as interpret them for the departments and providers. The compliance aspect of billing and follow-up while continuing to achieve the highest reimbursement rate possible is complicated.
A Billing Claims Representative has the ultimate responsibility to involve in-depth review and analysis of patient accounts so that each charge can be accurately and timely posted. As a unit, we strive to improve our analytical skills and understanding of complex healthcare-related procedures. In addition, we are flexible and adaptable to the change in computing systems and utilize web-based tools, including payor websites.
Based on UC policy, the final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors, including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $30.25 to $43.30 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description Medical Group Business Services (MGBS) is responsible for the Professional Fee Billing and Insurance Payer Collections for approximately 30 divisions in the School of Medicine (SOM) and Out-Patient Clinics. MGBS manages an average of $2.2B in charges with average collections totaling $897M. In addition to billing and operations management, MGBS takes ownership for continuing to identify revenue cycle optimization opportunities across all PB Revenue Cycle Stakeholders that result in increased payments year over year.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One or more years of experience in a professional fee billing office or related health-care experience.
- Ability to work in a changing environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Good organizational interpersonal and verbal & written communication skills
- Knowledge of computer operations (i.e. typing, Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Ability to work independently and in Emeryville when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9, ICD.10 Coding.
- Solid understanding of the billing requirements of each major payor.
- Medical terminology experience.
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Job Code and Payroll Title 004722 BLANK AST 3
Job Category Accounting / Finance, Administrative Support, Financial, Support Services
Bargaining Unit Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)
Additional Shift Details M-F
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