AR Specialist

Summary

We are hiring for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Louisville, KY for our CBS Division.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Accounts Receivable Specialist performs under general supervision a variety of moderately complex to complex tasks related to the management of all receivables.

• Conducts thorough research of claim status to identify issues and takes corrective measures to obtain payment and ensure accuracy of future claim submissions.

• Works closely with payers to determine additional or supportive documentation that may be needed to facilitate prompt payment and provide documentation in a timely manner.

• Researches insurance information to accurately determine benefits and ascertain primary or secondary status for Medicare and Medicaid.

• Works in coordination with service locations to obtain information needed for clean claim submission and additional follow up documentation as needed.

• Conducts analysis of denials and partial payments to determine trends that may need to be addressed either in revenue cycle management, operationally, or with the payer.

• Resolves denial and payment issues with resubmission of claims and processing of appeals.

• Communicates effectively and frequently with supervisor regarding accounts.

• Completes special projects and other assignments deemed necessary.

Education and Experience

• Ability to learn a variety of systems and maneuver through them daily, including electronic medical record systems, clearinghouse systems, and carrier systems.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities daily in order to complete all assignments timely and accurately.

• Strong computer skills with advanced Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge and experience.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment.

• Ability to recognize road-blocks that may be causing slower reimbursement and work with management team to create solutions.

• Superior customer service and written/verbal communication skills.

• 2-4 years of medical billing and collections experience preferred.

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.

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.