Billing Representative – Hospice
Job Description:
- Process and submit hospice-related claims according to Medicare, Medicaid, and payer billing guidelines.
- Submit claims with appropriate modifiers, including the GW modifier for unrelated services.
- Review claims for accuracy and completeness before billing.
- Verify payer information and billing requirements for correct claim routing and reimbursement.
- Research, analyze, and resolve B9 denial claims.
- Submit claims to appropriate hospice payers for reimbursement.
- Document denial resolution activities and payer communications in the billing system.
- Review correspondence, medical documentation, and supporting records to determine related versus unrelated hospice services.
- Coordinate with hospice providers and clinical staff to obtain supporting documentation.
- Assign financial responsibility based on determination outcomes.
- Ensure accurate and timely charges on client invoices for hospice facilities.
- Bill skilled nursing facilities when charges are their financial responsibility.
- Maintain timely bill-back activities and supporting invoice notes.
- Maintain accurate account notes, audit trails, and supporting documentation for billing and reimbursement activities.
- Support internal and external audits with requested documentation and claim history records.
- Adhere to CMS, HIPAA, Medicare, and organizational compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with billing leadership, hospices, facilities, payers, Sales Teams, and internal departments.
- Maintain management-established productivity, quality, and compliance standards.
- Support coworkers, share best practices, and contribute to department goals.
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of healthcare billing experience required.
- Experience with Medicare claims processing, hospice payer billing, denial management, and reimbursement recovery preferred.
- Experience working with skilled nursing facilities and hospice providers preferred.
- Hospice billing experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice billing regulations and reimbursement guidelines.
- Understanding of GW modifier requirements and hospice-related billing practices.
- Knowledge of B9 denial processing and claims resolution procedures.
- Ability to interpret medical documentation and determine related versus unrelated hospice services.
- Strong understanding of healthcare billing and revenue cycle principles.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, CMS regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with external and internal customers, hospice providers, skilled nursing facilities, clients, and Sales Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across departments, support team initiatives, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships.
- Proficiency in billing systems, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other business applications.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Remote work arrangement