EHPB Refund Specialist-Medical Billing at EvergreenHealth – Kirkland, Washington

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary:
Investigates credit balances, determining appropriate action and providing resolution. Processes all Healthplan requests for refunds and refunds due based on audits.

Primary Duties:
1. Investigates self pay and insurance credit balance encounters and takes appropriate action for resolution.
2. Investigates insurance overpayment /offset correspondence and takes appropriate action for resolution.
3. Handles patient phone inquiries regarding refunds.
4. Process refunds due from coding audits.
5. Mails refund checks attaching appropriate back-up documentation.
6. Process mail returns on refund checks.
7. Process Unclaimed Property credits.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED for the position:
High School graduate or equivalent.
1 year previous experience in professional billing.
Knowledge and experience in working with health care insurers and their reimbursement systems , especially Medicare,
Medicaid, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle and contract payers.
A good understanding of CPT, Modifiers, HCPC, ICD-9 codes and medical terminologies.
Demonstrated problem solving ability.
Ten-key by touch

DESIRED for the position:
College degree/Vocational training in billing or business

Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

Medical, vision and dental insurance
On-demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off/Vacation
Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Voluntary legal insurance
Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
Free parking
Commuter benefits

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.