Collection team lead vs medical collector

Differences between collection team lead and medical collector duties and responsibilities

Collection team lead example responsibilities.

• Manage re-billings for third party accounts including: commercial carriers, manage care, PPO, POS and HMO organizations.
• Receive and distribute ACH forms receive form all lots.
• Assist consumers in money and behavior managements and ensures HIPAA compliance
• Collect monies from Medicaid, Medicare, VA and various other third party payers.
• Perform insurance follow up on account receivables of Medicare, Medicaid and private health insurance claims to expedite claim reimbursement.
• Negotiate payments resolutions for delinquent customers to become current while using professionalism, and adhering to all applicable FDCPA collection laws.
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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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