Job Description
Description Processing of patient and insurance refunds. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Review credits and research patient accounts for both Patient and Insurance. Determine if there is a true credit for patient or Insurance by verifying payment method and pulling remits. Adjust small balances and convey monies. Issue patient credits by writing Refund checks. Pre
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