Senior collection specialist vs medical collector

Differences between senior collection specialist and medical collector duties and responsibilities

Senior collection specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage re-billings for third party accounts including: commercial carriers, manage care, PPO, POS and HMO organizations.
• Work comp, MV cases, Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurances.
• Follow Medicare guidelines, posses knowledge of ICD and CPT coding, medical and reimbursement terminology, third party billing
• Cross train fellow agents in store support and online product matrix, and train incoming agents in software and FDCPA guidelines.
• Participate in the Medicaid conversion project.
• Verify correct consumer provide disclosure to ensure compliance with FDCPA regulations.
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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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