Job Description
Follow up with insurance companies on denied claims through internal / client workflows
Inspect patient documentation including authorization, nursing notes, medical documentation on client's systems, etc. and interpret the explanation of benefits ahead of conducting follow up
Work towards optimizing key metrics such as days in A / R and collections rate, while keeping accurate records of all actions taken, insurance documentation and call notes to maintain a clear audit trail
Analyze accounts receivable data to understand reasons for underpayment, denials and excessive days in A / R and document these using appropriate codes
Job REQUIREMENTs
To be considered for this position, applicants need to meet the following qualification criteria
Fluent verbal communication skills for outbound calling
Strong knowledge of denials management and A / R fundamentals
Willingness to work continuously in night shifts
Basic working knowledge of computers.
Qualifications
1-4 years of experience in AR follow-up / denial management for US healthcare
Knowledge of healthcare terminology and ICD / CPT codes
Familiarity with popular medical billing software packages will be considered a plus. We will provide training on any client-specific software to be used.