Are you looking for a rewarding career? 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.
Attractive pay $17.00 - $19.00 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. Responsible for verifying insurance eligibility and obtaining required authorization for Medicare and Non Medicare patient accounts identified to have possible coverage eligibility changes found through batch eligibility responses, reverification projects, and claim denials.
Responsibilities Identifies new payor and verifies insurance eligibility status and benefit details for patients returned on batch eligibility responses. Identifies new payor and verifies insurance eligibility status and benefit details for patients returned on weekly claim denial report. Obtains initial authorization when required while maintaining compliance to medical record confidentiality regulations.
Enters applicable coordination notes in billing and collections system to provide notification to Payor Change Moves Specialist(s) when a payor change is confirmed. Communicates directly with other members of Revenue Recovery and branch staff to provide insurance coverage information that may impact patient care, reimbursement, or patient financial liability. Assists the department in efficient collection of client and payor information to ensure accuracy.
Works to reduce write-offs by completing new payor verification and authorization requirements in assigned timeframe. Complies with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the Amedisys Compliance Program. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent Post-secondary education or training in business or medical billing/collections.
Preferred Two (2+) years' experience in medical office/home health benefit verification. Homecare Homebase experience 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.