The **Medical Collector** contacts payers for status of payment of outstanding claims, including commercial and government carriers, and patient liabilities in the appropriate time frame. Responsible for rebilling of all claims as needed, including correction of missing/inaccurate data, and appeals of denied claims with appropriate documentation for processing and payment. Identifies and submits appropriate and accurate adjustments to accounts. Identifies and refers uncollectible accounts to outside collection agencies or bad debt write off.

**Specific duties include, but are not limited to:**

+ Initiate follow-up with insurance companies for payments of pending claims.
+ Appeals denied claims with insurance carriers.
+ Research credit balances to determine if a refund is due. All EOB’s have to be pulled and a check request form is given to Management for approval before a check is cut.
+ Reviews and interprets contracts and billing.
+ Takes incoming ca...