Distinguishing Features of the Class: Under general supervision, incumbents of this class are responsible for interviewing patients and/or their relatives to evaluate a patient's coverage for payment of their medical treatment and to determine the method of payment/reimbursement to Westchester Medical Center. This involves coordination with other Medical Center divisions to verify length of hospitalization, diagnosis, and services rendered, which is used to determine the cost of stay. Work also involves establishing relations with providers including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Workers' Compensation, private insurance carriers, Medicare and Medicaid to verify the patient's eligibility for coverage, the portion of the cost which is reimbursable and establishing methods for follow