Billing Representative

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Renal Transplant Services
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

• Confirms insurance coverage. Determines necessity for pre-authorization and obtains authorization for scheduled procedures.  
• Determines financial responsibility for services to be provided. Notifies patients and/or practitioners of any services requested and/or referred that are not authorized by insurance.
• Communicates with patients and practitioners regarding financial responsibility and insurance coverage issues. 
• Maintains detailed documentation in the patient account record of all billing activities. Maintains documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.