30 Oct
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Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre
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Kochi
30 Oct
Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre
Kochi
Job Description – Billing Executive (Hospital)
Department: Billing
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of hospital billing experience
Salary: As per industry standards and commensurate with experience
Candidates with prior experience in a multispecialty hospital and familiarity with hospital billing
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process accurate bills for inpatient (IP), outpatient (OP), emergency, and other hospital services.
- Verify patient details, billing information, service charges, and applicable tariffs.
- Coordinate with insurance companies, TPAs, and corporate clients regarding billing and payment approvals.
- Handle cash, card, UPI, and other payment transactions accurately.
- Assist in patient admission, interim billing, and final billing during discharge.
- Ensure the timely settlement of bills and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Coordinate with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and other departments to verify service charges.
- Maintain accurate billing records, receipts, and supporting documentation.
- Follow hospital billing policies, financial procedures, and applicable insurance requirements.
- Address patient and attendant queries related to bills and payment procedures professionally.
- Perform daily cash reconciliation and prepare billing reports as required.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and financial records.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification.
Experience
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in hospital billing operations.
- Experience in IP/OP billing, patient discharge billing, or insurance/TPA billing is preferred.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of hospital billing procedures and healthcare revenue cycle operations.
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS/HMS) and billing software.
- Basic knowledge of insurance and TPA billing processes.
- Good numerical, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Robust attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
- Ability to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Work Location: In person
📌 Billing Executive (Kochi)
🏢 Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre
📍 Kochi