I have 9 years of experience in Medical billing/AR follow-up and payment posting, I have worked for many Hospitals and physicians, good knowledge of billing forms, dx codes, procedures/ASA and modifiers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Follow up on declined claims thru websites & calling, Follow-up on appeals, Billing the claims using HCFA-1500 & UB04. -Checking eligibility / plan benefit / claim status using websites and calling., Follow ups on Govt. Insurance plans and commercial Insurance plans. -Performs audits of patient accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payment. -Reviews account agings on a monthly basis and reports inconsistencies; corrects errors as appropriate. -Contacts patients regarding delinquent accounts and arranges mutually acceptable payment schedules. -Follows up on insurance billing to ensure timely receipt of payments. -Demonstrates the ability to deal with patients and insurance companies regarding sensitive financial matters and recapture unpaid balances. -Receives and resolves patient billing complaints and questions; initiates adjustments as necessary; follows up on all zero payment explanations of benefits and exercises all options to obtain claim payments. -Reviews credit balance reports for correct recipient of refund. -Performs reconciliation of refund accounts; attaches documentation and forwards to supervisor to process refund checks. -Identifies problems on accounts and follows through to conclusion. -Responds to insurance companies requests for information in a prompt and professional manner. -Reviews appropriate files to identify deceased patients and estates; verifies dollar amounts and files estate to appropriate court in a timely manner. -Makes appropriate financial arrangements for payment of patient accounts; follows up to determine if payment arrangements are being met; contacts patients to resolve problems; responds to