Assuring that accounts have been properly billed and reimbursed
Contacting the appropriate insurance company to secure and expedite payments through the follow-up and appeals resolution processes
Acting as a functional leader or reference source
Providing the link in communication between Connections Healthcare Solutions and the patient, insurance companies/third-party payers, and the provider of service or departmental staff
Following up on required daily accounts based on leadership assignments to reduce the A/R
Performing timely and accurate validation of denied claims and determining appropriate denial resolution, including but not limited to; authorization/retro authorization/precertification
Utilizing WAYSTAR to submit appeal letters and payer-required documentation on unpaid and underpaid claims
Prioritizing work to increase efficiency in the collections process
Documenting action taken toward account resolution within Avatar and WAYSTAR using standardized note format
Meeting productivity requirements as set within the department
Effectively communicating identified opportunities with leadership utilizing SBAR format
Participating in coordinated departmental initiatives related to AR reduction
Taking initiative to troubleshoot technological issues and communicating to leadership according to department guidelines
Assisting billing with determining the proper disposition of or composing replies to incoming mail and other correspondence
Performing all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
High School diploma, GED, or international equivalent
2 years of insurance claims follow-up
2 years of claim denial management
5 years of experience within a physician and/or facility business office
1 year of experience working in a remote environment
The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
It would be great if you had: Bachelor's degree in health care or related field
It would be great if you had: 5 years of experience with physician and/or facility billing/auditing within a behavioral health environment