Insurance Collections Specialist
Description: Provides Liaison between the providers of health care services, the patient, or other responsible persons, and revenue sources, to ensure the correctness of charges, a current record of all transactions, and account resolution. Maintains active communications with insurance carriers and third-party carriers until account is paid. Negotiates payment of current and past due accounts by direct telephone and written correspondence. Updates patient account information. Monitors and identifies payer denial trends and problem accounts; communicates patterns to supervisor. Runs a monthly aging report based on DOS and current A/R to identify accounts that require follow up. Manage all assigned worklist on a daily basis for assigned insurances. Utilize collection techniques to resolve accounts according to companys policies and procedures. Report any coding related denial to the Coding Specialist. Performs other duties including but limited to faxing information as required, generating retroactive authorization requests, and verifying medical eligibility. Conducts necessary research to ensure proper reimbursement of claims. Assist with special projects assigned by Billing Manager or Supervisor. Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent. At least 2 years experience in insurance collections. Knowledge of medical terminology utilized in medical collections and billing (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS). Knowledge with letters of appeal. Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and Office products is required. Experience with HMO, PPO, and Medicare insurances. Must be able to read, interpret, and apply regulations, policies and procedures. Benefits: 401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3% Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4% Health insurance Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary life insurance Voluntary disability insurance Accident insurance Hospital indemnity insurance Critical illness insurance Identity theft insurance Legal insurance Paid time off Discounts at local fitness clubs Discounts at AT&T Tickets at Work discounts Apply Job!