WPHPA Billing Manager in White Plains, New York at White Plains Hospital

Position Summary
The WPHPA Billing Manager is responsible for overseeing the billing process including timeliness & accuracy of charge
entry, denial management and monitoring of non-payments. This position is an important role for the day to day
management of the front end revenue cycle.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Monitor the clean billing of claims in the physician practices and ensure that all claims are billed expeditiously.
3. Demonstrates a complete understanding of all Insurance companies; their policies, guidelines and contracts.
4. Takes initiative to remain informed as changes in coding rules/guidelines, actively reads/researches and keeps
abreast of changes in the industry
5. Identify/trend denials and provides recommendations to improve processes/provide additional training to front end
staff etc.
6. Monitor write-offs with the objective of minimizing these losses.
7. Actively pursue all non-payments identifying the cause and provide recommendations for corrective solutions.
8. Perform routine and focused chart reviews for coding and documentation and provide written documentation of
findings for presentation to clinician.
9. Act as resource to front-end and/or clinician for coding questions.
10. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements
Minimum of 3 years billing experience, coding experience preferred.
Certified professional coder upon hire or within one year of hire if not already
High school graduate or GED certificate. BS degree preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of revenue cycle and the impact of front-end sponsorship work on billing and
collection efforts.
Demonstrated skills in problem assessment, and resolution and collaborative problem solving in complex,
interdisciplinary settings.
Ability to work collectively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population, strong customer service
skills, demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations.
Proficiency in health insurance eligibility as it pertains to Medicare and Medicaid regulations, insurance and
managed care reimbursement concepts and overall operational impact.
Basic medical terminology.
Core Competencies
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and follow-through and handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
Good verbal and communication skills.
Must be a motivated individual with a positive and exceptional work ethic.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written and work with others
Ability to concentrate on fine details with constant interruptions
Perform multiple duties in a high volume area
Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all levels of management and external constituencies
Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervision
Flexible, organized and able to set priorities
Demonstrates team work and adaptability
Maintains composure under stress

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to perform computer work for extensive periods of time
Occasionally move and/or transport of 15 to 20 pounds
Requires movement about the department frequently throughout the day
Ability to remain in stationary position for extended periods of time
Ability to respond to frequent phone calls
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may
be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the
hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the
hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served check appropriate box(s) below:
Neonatal (birth – 28 days) Patients with exceptional communication
needs
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1 – 12 years) Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13 – 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18 – 64 years) Patients with cultural needs
Geriatric (> 65 years) All populations
Bariatric Patients with weight related
comorbidities
Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined
by the needs of White Plains Hospital.