Bill collector vs medical collector

Differences between bill collector and medical collector duties and responsibilities

Bill collector example responsibilities.

• Prevent impeding loss and increasing profitability through negotiation and enforcement of schedule collection campaigns, consistently achieving high success standards.
• Follow HIPPA and FDCPA guidelines to ensure legal collection practices are utilized.
• Bill and collect all skil Medicare, and other insurance claims which include HMO claims denials.
• Provide patients with information and resources essential to their financial needs including payment arrangements and account reminders.
• Take payments by ACH and debit cards.
• Collect A/R payments from medical insurance companies and customers.
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Medical collector example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Perform as a mediator between insurance companies and patients collecting nationwide extensive medical bills.
• Utilize A/R reports and identify accounts that are past payments.
• Maintain a filing system of clients' medical records and disclosure following HIPPA guidelines.
• Post appropriate adjustment types and carrier payments to accounts for true A/R account balance reflection.
• Maintain strict confidentiality; adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
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