SUMMARY

The Payment Poster performs general accounting related tasks in accordance with US Renal Care, reimbursement policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Posts and allocates all payments per explanation of benefits to patient accounts for commercial, contract, and government payers
• Posts adjustments as on the approved list and per explanation of benefits
• Ensures there are no variances in batches posted and all reports turned in prior to day end process
• Ensures all posted lockbox batches are scanned and indexed daily to the appropriate patient accounts
• Reconciles EFT (Electronic Funds Transfers) and posts appropriate payments and allocation
• Identifies and reconciles Unapplied account balances where necessary
• Posts all denials received with appropriate reason codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED required. At least two years of experience in a health/medical billing and collection office.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to use copier, fax machine, printer, calculator and multi-line telephone. Must be proficient with computers with an understanding of medical billing software. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology as well as knowledge of government and private insurer rules and regulations. Advanced knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS coding as well as in-depth knowledge of medical billing requirements. Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to utilize the internet, specifically Medicare and Medicaid websites. . Maintain confidentiality in regards to HIPAA rules and regulations, as well as private company matters.