12 Nov
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HR4U CONSULTING
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Hyderabad
12 Nov
HR4U CONSULTING
Hyderabad
Job Purpose The Medical Billing Executive will be responsible for handling In-Patient (IP) and Out-Patient (OP) billing activities, ensuring accurate billing of medical services, timely generation of invoices, collection of payments, and coordination with various hospital departments to ensure smooth billing operations.
Roles & Responsibilities
A. OP Billing (Out-Patient)
- Generate bills for OP consultations, doctor visits, and other outpatient services.
- Prepare bills for diagnostic services, laboratory investigations, radiology, and procedures.
- Ensure accurate entry of consultation fees, investigation charges, and other service charges.
- Collect payments through cash, card, UPI, and other approved payment modes.
- Generate receipts and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.
- Handle patient queries related to billing and payment discrepancies.
- Coordinate with OPD, pharmacy, laboratory, and diagnostic departments.
B. IP Billing (In-Patient)
- Handle billing activities for admitted patients from admission to discharge.
- Prepare and update interim bills during the patient's stay.
- Verify room rent, consultation charges, nursing charges, procedures, investigations, pharmacy, and other hospital services.
- Ensure all services availed by the patient are accurately captured in the billing system.
- Coordinate with nursing stations, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and other departments for charge entries.
- Prepare final bills at the time of patient discharge.
- Verify discounts, concessions, deposits, and advance payments before final bill generation.
- Ensure timely closure of patient bills and discharge formalities.
C. Insurance & Corporate Billing Support
- Coordinate with the Insurance / TPA desk for cashless and reimbursement cases.
- Verify billing details against insurance approvals and sanctioned amounts.
- Assist in preparing patient-wise bills and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with the insurance team for billing clarifications and corrections.
- Ensure proper documentation for corporate and credit billing cases.
D. Cash & Collection Management
- Collect payments from patients and attendants.
- Maintain daily cash collection records.
- Reconcile cash, card, UPI, and other payment transactions.
- Ensure accurate recording of advances, refunds, and outstanding balances.
- Submit daily collection reports to the concerned department.
E. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate patient billing records.
- Generate daily OP and IP billing reports.
- Prepare daily collection and outstanding reports.
- Maintain records of cancelled bills, refunds, and discounts.
- Ensure proper documentation for internal and external audits.
- Follow hospital billing policies and standard operating procedures.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of IP and OP hospital billing processes.
- Understanding of hospital tariffs, packages, and billing procedures.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of cashless insurance and TPA billing processes is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and hospital information systems (HIS/HMS).
- Good numerical and reconciliation skills.
- Robust communication and patient-handling skills.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
Educational Qualification
- B.Com / BBA / Any Graduate.
- Diploma or certification in Medical Billing / Hospital Administration is an added advantage.
- 1–3 years of experience in hospital billing preferred.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
📌 Medical Billing Executive (Hyderabad)
🏢 HR4U CONSULTING
📍 Hyderabad