Balance Billing Coordinator - 1199 SEIU Funds : Job Details

Balance Billing Coordinator

1199 SEIU Funds

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-09T01:02:43Z

Job Description :
Responsibilities
  • Negotiate and resolve large volume of balance billing inquiries, negotiate fees and discounts for members with non-participating providers to reduce out of pocket expenses;
  • Communicate via telephone and written correspondence with providers, members, attorneys, or collection agencies to resolve balance billing/fee negotiation inquiries to completion; handle large call volume in reference to balance billing inquiries;
  • Analyze received correspondence; verify member eligibility, claim history and coordination of benefits;
  • Review claims to determine if appropriate action was taken; follow up with Claims and Recovery Units to initiate adjustments and recover monies;
  • Identify billing anomalies and alert the Fraud and Abuse Department to reduce fraudulent billing practices;
  • Triage balance billing/fee negotiation inquiries and ensure all documents are processed in a timely and efficient manner;
  • Research provider contracts and lease network reports to ensure providers are not breaching contracts by referring members out of network;
  • Educate members and providers with out of network fees, out of pocket expenses and benefits of using the Funds network;
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.
  • Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required, some college or college degree preferred;
  • Minimum two (2) years experience processing medical professional and facility hospital claims preferred;
  • Experience negotiating bills and payments for managed care plans preferred;
  • Knowledge of provider contracts and collections processes preferred;
  • Excellent knowledge of health claims, eligibility rules, Coordination of Benefits (COB), 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Fund and Retiree Benefits;
  • Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes preferred;
  • Knowledge of health claims processing and benefit administration systems (QNXT and Vitech V3) preferred;
  • Familiar with provider databases, web-based applications and call tracking systems (i.e. Cactus, IObserver, BeneFAQs, Member and Provider Portal);
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills; able to work well independently and in a team oriented environment;
  • Basic skill level in Word, Excel and Access required;
  • Outstanding customer service skills; ability to maintain a pleasant attitude and provide excellent service to members and providers;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate clearly with members, staff and external partners;
  • Must be able to work well under pressure, prioritize work with tight schedules and target dates in a high volume environment required;
  • Detail oriented with demonstrated organizational skills; ability to multi-task and follow up.
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