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Reimbursement Coordinator II- Self Pay

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · Chicago, IL · $19.52–$33.46 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error on an account that was causing a patient to be billed wrong.

What they are checking: Attention to detail and willingness to fix the root cause rather than just collect.

Tell me about a time you had to work through a complicated appeal or billing problem. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Persistence and problem solving on accounts that don't resolve easily.

What would you do

A patient calls angry about a large bill they didn't expect. How do you handle the call?

What they are checking: Calm, respectful collections that keep good customer service, which the posting names directly.

How do you decide which accounts to work first when your queue is long?

What they are checking: Prioritizing by balance, age and likelihood of payment to reduce open receivables.

How do you set up a payment plan that a patient can realistically keep?

What they are checking: Practical judgment that balances what the organization needs with what the patient can afford.

About the work

Walk me through how you work a self-pay account from the first statement to resolution.

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, repeatable process for moving open receivables toward payment or a fair outcome.

How do you check whether a self-pay patient actually has insurance or qualifies for financial assistance?

What they are checking: Whether they look for coverage and charity options before treating an account as pure self-pay.

These accounts are for physician services. How does physician billing differ from hospital billing in your experience?

What they are checking: Understanding of professional billing, CPT codes and how physician claims are handled.

What do you know about rules that limit how patient balances can be collected, and how do you stay within them?

What they are checking: Awareness of collection compliance and privacy rules that protect patients.

How do you post a cash payment and make sure it lands on the right account?

What they are checking: Accuracy with cash posting, since misapplied payments create confusion and complaints.

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The full job description

As published by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Reimbursement Coordinator II will work to ensure timely and accurate disposition on accounts receivables for Shirley Ryan Ability Lab physicians. The Reimbursement Coordinator II will perform functions that assist in reducing the open receivables, including complex billing, collections, appeals and/cash posting, ensuring compliance with insurance payers, SRAlab policies and good customer service to our patients. The Reimbursement Coordinator II will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Reimbursement Coordinator II will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. Job Description The Reimbursement Coordinator II will: • Process billing and/or authorizations for all financial classes including Commercial, Federal, and State plans, as assigned, ensuring confidentiality of patient billing information and HIPPA compliance. • Obtain and track claim or authorization status via online portals and via phone. • Compose and follow up on claim appeals. • Identify, address, submit or process adjustments, over payments and outstanding balances, as appropriate. • Review of Insurance Explanation of Benefits to facilitate account resolution. • Allocate co-insurance and deductible appropriately within the Cerner system, as appropriate. • Review and address incoming mail correspondence • May provide assistance and support regarding charity care guidelines to SRA Lab physicians and hospital operational leadership. • May meet with patients and families as needed regarding financial assistance/charity care program . • Ensures compliance with insurance payer guidelines. • Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Reporting Relationships • Reporting relationship Manager Customer Service, Patient Financial Services Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Educational level appropriate with what is typically gained through the acquisition of a High School Diploma. Associates degree preferred. • Minimum 3 years of experience with hospital billing and/or collecting from health insurance carriers. • Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred • Knowledge of governmental billing regulations preferred. • Previous experience with insurance collections, appeals, follow-up in hospital setting. • Familiar with UB-04 and HCFA 1500 billing regulations, as appropriate. • Ability to build relationships with insurance carriers and representatives • Understands business implications of decisions • Maintain all production standards as outlined for assigned work • Ability to keep up to date with insurance billing regulation changes as assigned. • Ability to quickly learn to bill specific financial classes/Payors as assigned. • Previous experience with functions and responsibilities associated with coordination of charity preferred • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Working Conditions • Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. • Hybrid schedule The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: $19.52 - $33.46 Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits *Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.

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