Physician Services AR Representative III - Remote
United States
JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the REP, PHYS SVC AR III team is to pursue reimbursement of services rendered and achieve accounts receivable resolution. This team works through open accounts receivables (denials and delinquent accounts) by actively calling payer organizations or utilizing web-based connectivity. Team members manage accounts by utilizing the IDX Paperless Collection System and Epic follow-up work queues.
The core responsibilities of a REP, PHYS SVC AR III is to perform collection follow-up steps with insurance carriers and/or patients regarding open accounts receivable and/or delinquent accounts to result in maximum cash collections for our clients. Specific tasks include resolving insurance carrier denials, appealing claims, contacting carriers on open accounts, and responding to insurance carrier correspondence and/or inquiries. This position holds additional duties with respect to research, client contact and participation in employee training with possible exposure to multiple practice management systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contact insurance carriers through website, email or telephone to resolve outstanding accounts
- Analyze and resolve moderately complex insurance denials including coding review to prevent errors within appeals process
- Appeal and/or resubmit unresolved invoices to insurance carriers
- Research and respond to insurance correspondence
- Update registration information, post denial codes and adjustments in practice management systems
- Research and obtain required documents to resolve misdirected payment issues
- Analyze weekly denial reports to spot trends; assess opportunities to improve internal workflows
- Maintain internal logs (Excel format)
- Assist in employee training and mentorship
- Contact client for missing data elements or confirmation of information
- Others may be assigned.
Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years’ experience in healthcare collections and/or healthcare related field
- Previous experience with IDX or Epic medical billing systems preferred
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS codes
- Sharp intelligence of government payers and other commercial/managed care carrier rules and processes in a professional billing environment
- Attention to detail with the ability to identify/resolve problems and document the outcome
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical …
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Benefits/Perks401k with up to 6% employer match Competitive benefits package Dental Disability Employee assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Employee Training Flexibility Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Life Insurance Medical Paid holidays Paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act Paid Time Off Remote work Signing bonus Vision Voluntary benefits
Tasks- Appeal claims
- Assist in employee training
- Assist in employee training and mentorship
- Contact insurance carriers
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Maintain internal logs
- Pursue reimbursement
- Research and respond to insurance correspondence
- Resolve insurance denials
- Respond to inquiries
- Update registration information
Adaptability Analytical Billing Coding Communication Compliance CPT Customer service EPIC Excel HCPCS Healthcare Collections Healthcare industry expertise ICD-9 IDX Leadership Managed Care Medical Billing Medical billing systems Microsoft Office Multi-tasking Practice Management Systems Problem-solving Reimbursement Research Training Verbal communication Word Writing
Experience2-4 years
EducationBusiness Equivalent High school diploma High school diploma or equivalent Related Field
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