Denial/Appeals Specialist - Patient Accounting

Overview

Now hiring a Denial/Appeals Specialist for Patient Accounting!

Presbyterian is hiring a Denial/Appeals Specialist that will be responsible for tracking, appealing and resolving denied claims, as well as analyzing reimbursements according to contractual agreements. Performs a variety of duties including accounts receivable follow-up, customer service, correspondence response and daily reconciliation of activities. Identifies causal factors pertaining to denied claims and meets guidelines to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement for all billed charges

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We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Full Time - Exempt: No
• Job is based Remote Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours: Days
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.
• Remote: Open to remote applicants in the United States, except for the following states: Wyoming, North Dakota, and Ohio

Ideal Candidate:

High school degree or GED required, short-term training on insurance collections and claims processing.

Minimum two (2) years experience in insurance follow-up, billing and collections.

Qualifications

• Short-term training on insurance collections and claims processing.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in insurance follow-up, billing and collections.
• One year of similar medical facility, physicians office or experience with a major carrier in claims processing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively via telephone and in writing.
• Computer literate. Must be able to work closely with co-workers

Education Essential: High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Performs accounts receivable reimbursement analysis and denial management using monthly aged account work queues and/or A/R reports.
• Responsible for identifying/documenting insurance payer issues as they arise.
• Responsible for maintaining files containing all pertinent information for each account to include correspondence, EOB's, claims, letters of appeal, medical records etc.
• Must be an effective team member with good communication skills. 
• Responsible for contacting insurance companies, patients, and employers …