<h2>Overview</h2> <p>The Reimbursement Coordinator I, Medicare is responsible for collecting and managing account payments. This position is also responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies for payment fulfillment.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>This position is eligible for 100% remote but the employee must reside in a state where Enhabit currently operates. AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, MT, NC, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY.</em></p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Complete billing tasks daily.</li> <li>Monitor and maintain assigned accounts.</li> <li>Collect all the necessary information to prepare Medicare claims.</li> <li>Submit clean claims timely and appropriately to Medicare; complete submissions electronically or by paper according to Medicare guidelines.</li> <li>Research, correct, and resubmit rejected and denied claims.</li> <li>Prepare appeals to denied claims.</li> <li>Maintain communications with branch staff for assigned accounts; contact the various positions that are holding the issues.</li> <li>Maintain communications with branch leadership for assigned accounts; ensure branch leaders are aware of claims status and the success of team members.</li> <li>Answer questions timely and accurately; from patients, branch staff, and Medicare.</li> <li>Resolve patient-billing issues and assess accounts receivable delinquencies.</li> <li>Complete all other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.</li> <li>Must have wo years of previous experience with home health, hospice, or Medicare billing and collections.</li> <li>Must have demonstrated competency with computers, including advanced typing skills.</li> <li>Must be well organized and detail oriented with a desire and ability to maintain excellent records.</li> <li>Must be able to multi-task and problem-solve in a high volume, interactive environment.</li> </ul> <h2>Additional Information</h2> <p><strong>At Enhabit, we firmly believe our people are our greatest asset! Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Some benefits, tools and resources include: </strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive insurance plans - medical, dental, and vision </li> <li>Generous paid time off – Up to 30 paid days off per year</li> <li>401k retirement savings plan with match</li> <li>Basic life insurance at no cost to eligible employees</li> <li>Employee scholarship program </li> <li>Promote-from-within philosophy</li> </ul> <p>$18-$21/hr</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.</em></p>