Billing Center Quality Specialist at Overland Park

Job Description

Apria Healthcare is the largest provider of home healthcare products and services in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services to over 2 million patients annually in all 50 states through approximately 550 locations. We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our patients. Please visit our website at www.apria.com.

• Contacts insurers / payors to verify insurance coverage and eligibility requirements of patients.
• Obtains verbal / written authorization for medical treatment from appropriate sources.
• Verifies insurance information for accuracy and completeness and resolves discrepancies as needed.
• Confirms that the correct payor and benefit level has been selected within the computer system to ensure proper revenue recognition. Must be familiar with contractual requirements.
• Notifies patient of payment responsibilities, past due balances, and payor benefits.
• Confirms that all patient / payor demographic information is correct and accurate.
• Advises patient of any additional documents that will need to be signed at the time of delivery.
• Ensures paperwork is completed accurately and efficiently to facilitate data entry, accounts receivable and delivery of the order placed.
• Confirms that payment is guaranteed prior to delivery.
• Distributes copies of paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Enters information into the computer system in an accurate and efficient manner to facilitate the insurance verification and authorization process.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of all insurance verification and authorization forms and transactions.
• Complies with and adheres to all regulatory compliance areas, policies and procedures, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years related experience is required.

Apria Healthcare (or Coram Healthcare) is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.Because Apria believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/D/V
Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Overland Park, Company: Apria Healthcare.