Key Responsibilities of Billing Personnel in a Hospital
- Patient Billing & Invoicing
- Prepare and generate accurate bills for outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and day-care services.
- Ensure all services, procedures, investigations, and medicines are correctly entered into the billing system.
- Verify patient details and doctor orders before final billing.
- Insurance & TPA Coordination
- Handle cashless and reimbursement processes with insurance and TPA departments.
- Submit required documents for pre-authorization and final approvals.
- Follow up on pending insurance claims and maintain related records.
- Payment Collection & Receipts
- Collect payments (cash, card, UPI, cheque) and issue receipts to patients.
- Ensure reconciliation of daily cash and deposit amounts to the accounts department.
- Maintain record of advances and refunds properly.
- Credit & Corporate Billing
- Process bills for corporate clients, panel patients, and empanelled organizations.
- Maintain proper documentation for credit patients and coordinate with corporate HR/finance departments for timely payment.
- Audit & Record Maintenance
- Maintain and file all billing-related documents and reports systematically.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with hospital billing policies and procedures.
- Coordination with Other Departments
- Coordinate with nursing stations, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and admission desk for accurate billing inputs.
- Resolve discrepancies in charges or entries promptly.
- Customer Service
- Respond to patient and family queries regarding billing, insurance, and payment processes.
- Ensure transparency and maintain a courteous attitude while handling billing concerns.
- System & Data Accuracy
- Enter data accurately into the Hospital Information System (HIS).
- Check for duplication, missed charges, or wrong entries before finalization.
- Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly billing and collection reports.
- Update management on outstanding dues, insurance claims, and refunds.
- Compliance & Confidentiality
- Adhere to hospital financial policies and ethical standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person