Revenue Cycle Billing Specialist - Baton Rouge, LA

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Revenue Cycle Billing Specialist? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. You will be responsible for all facets of creating and sending accurate and compliant claims timely to payors for services provided, in a productivity-based working environment

Attractive pay

• $18.00 - $23.00 p/h

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

1. Processes daily, mid-month and month end billing.
2. Review and resolve any claims incorrectly billed/rejected to the payor.
3. Works directly with Care Centers to resolve pre-billing issues.
4. Ensures claims are released accurately and timely from our clearing house, correcting any errors that occur in the process.
5. Communicates any issues to management to ensure they are addressed and resolved timely.
6. Works closely with the Compliance Department to ensure claims are compliant; works compliance projects; and works with our refund team to remain within the timeframes set.
7. Reviews and resolves any SOX issues pertaining to billing.
8. Meets or exceeds key performance metrics and goals including % of A/R greater than 90 days, DSO, etc.
9. Complies with policies, procedures, and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the Amedisys Compliance Program.
10. Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2+) years' experience in healthcare.
• Strong data entry skills and ability to type 40-50 wpm with a high level of accuracy.

• Post-secondary education or training in business or medical billing & collections.

Location

• Remote or hybrid possible following training period

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.