Description
Palm Beach County is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive emergency transport billing services. The contractor will be responsible for billing and collecting payments for emergency transport services provided by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. The contract will be for a period of three years, with two optional one-year renewals. The contractor must have experience in insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid billing, and must be able to provide these services at a reasonable cost. The key aspects of the job include:
• Providing comprehensive emergency transport billing services
• Billing and collecting payments for emergency transport services
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Providing accurate and timely billing information
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information
The scope of work includes billing for approximately 84,000 patients annually, with gross billings and collections of $69 million and $36 million, respectively. The contractor must also comply with Palm Beach County's rules and regulations, including those related to conflict of interest and collusion.
• Billing for emergency transport services
• Collecting payments for emergency transport services
• Providing customer service to patients and insurance companies
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations