Billing Procedures
Perform and manage billing procedures and finance-related activities
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Department Management
Levels
Perform billing and refund activities accurately according to procedures
Verify identification documents from patients
Perform payment collection procedures
Reconcile payments collected
Process refunds or bill amendments according to organisational procedures
Explain to patients financial obligations and payment options including subsidies available
Advise patients on various financial options, obligations and support available
Identify situations where patients’ financial coverage is insufficient and report accordingly
Provide suggestions and options to patients dealing with insufficient financial coverage
Handle cash floats according to organisational procedures
Follow escalation process to alert relevant persons when bill amendments and refunds are required
Close counter transactions in accordance with organisational policies
Manage payment and billing exceptions
Review and endorse payment exceptions including refunds and amendments according to organisational procedures
Follow up with bill amendments in accordance with organisational procedures
Conduct basic investigation of the root causes of computer- generated bills for errors
Resolve errors in financial payment reconciliations
Advise staff on corrective actions
Report issues of gross misconduct and/or negligence to supervisors
Facilitate billing and financial counselling activities
Close counter transactions in accordance with organisational policies
Reconcile cash with computer-generated reports
Resolve discrepancies in cash floats
File and sort documents during handovers and check for completeness
Oversee accurate submission of end-of-day financial reports
Manage escalated exceptions and downgrading processes
Identify circumstances where patients are eligible for downgrading
Liaise with medical social workers to help patients experiencing financial difficulties with their medical expenses
Resolve escalated payment exceptions and bill amendments