Claims Specialist I – Provider Claims
IEHP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $26 - $33 per hour
About the role
- Evaluating professional, high dollar and outpatient/inpatient institutional claims while determining coverage and payment levels
- Evaluating and resolving provider disputes & appeals, issuing resolution letters, and processing adjustment requests timely and accurately in accordance with standard procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Payment adjustment projects and complex claims as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience evaluating and processing institutional and professional medical claims
- Proficiency in the following areas: Medical claims system, ICD-10 and CPT coding, reviewing medical authorizations, Provider contract rate interpretation, medical benefit coverage determination
- Prior experience handling provider disputes, appeals and claim adjustments
- Experience preferably in and HMO or Managed Care setting
- Medicare and/or Medi-Cal experience preferred
- Experience in a managed care or government payer environment preferred
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have a valid California Driver's license
- A thorough understanding of claims industry and customer service standards
- Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD10, CPT, HCPC coding and general practices of claims processing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Office, Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Written communication skills
- Ability to analyze data and interpret regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and skilled in data entry required
- Typing a minimum of 45 wpm
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to build successful relationships across the organization
- Professional demeanor
- Telephone courtesy and high degree of patience
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Telecommute schedule
- CalPERS retirement
- State of the art fitness center on-site
- Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
- Career advancement opportunities and professional development
- Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
- CalPERS retirement 457(b) option with a contribution match
- Paid life insurance for employees
- Pet care insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10 codingCPT codingICD-9 codingHCPC codingmedical claims processingprovider contract rate interpretationmedical benefit coverage determinationdata analysisclaims adjustmentclaims evaluation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsdata entry skillsrelationship buildingprofessional demeanortelephone courtesypatience
Certifications
high school diplomaGEDvalid California Driver's license