Job Location : Rochester,NY, USA
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Job Location (Full Address):
905 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14624
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
910401 Patient Self-Pay Services
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URC 206 H
Compensation Range:
$20.99 - $28.34
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSE
Assesses all aspects of providing an accurate estimate of both insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs for all matters concerned with patient health care. Addresses inquiries related to the cost of health care service and/or billing inquiries.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Evaluates and processes incoming Good Faith estimates, as well as incoming inquiries from internal and external customers from phone calls, emails, and correspondence.
Explains and refers patients and/or families, as appropriate, to the UR Medicine Financial Assistance programs offered by the University.
Explains other payment options that may be available and offered, as appropriate.
Obtains benefit information from third party payers to advise patients on their expected out-of-pocket costs related to deductibles, coinsurance, copayments or total charges if services are non-covered.
Acts as liaison between patients and providers.
Develops and utilizes contacts at all patient care locations to provide accurate information based on the provider or department.
Retrieves and disseminates the insurance fee schedule and insurance reimbursement matrixes.
Performs contract reviews and ensures the proper reimbursement rates are utilized by determining if payments will be based on diagnosis-related group (DRG), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC), fee schedule, percentage of charges, or other defined methods.
Completes appropriate system documentation notes regarding the estimate provided to the patient.
Provides and generates patient estimation letter which details the anticipated cost and patient responsibility for those services quoted.
Has accountability for meeting departmental standards for accurate and timely financial estimation for traditional requests to both patients and providers.
Has accountability for meeting Public Health Service Act standards and providing a Good Faith estimate.
Develops audit procedures to ensure the accuracy of the information given to customers.
Completes reviews of estimates and services received to determine if there are any discrepancies in the rates quoted.
Makes recommendations to leadership on how to correct these discrepancies in the future.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
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At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better-Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.