Denials Specialist

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Ventra is a leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians practicing anesthesia emergency medicine hospital medicine pathology and radiology. Focused on Revenue Cycle Management Ventra partners with private practices hospitals health systems and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver transparent and data-driven solutions that solve the most complex revenue and reimbursement issues enabling clinicians to focus on providing outstanding care to their patients and communities.

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Job Summary

• The Denials Specialist (Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist) is primarily responsible for analyzing collections resolving non-payables and handling bill inquiries for more complex issues. AR Specialists are responsible for insurance payer follow-up ensuring claims are paid according to client contracts. Complies with all applicable laws regarding billing standards.

Essential Functions and Tasks

• Follows up on claim rejections and denials to ensure appropriate reimbursement for our clients.
• Process assigned AR work lists provided by the manager in a timely manner.
• Write appeals using established guidelines to resolve claim denials with a goal of one contact resolution.
• Identified and resolved denied non-paid and/or non-adjudicated claims and billing issues due to coverage issues medical record requests and authorizations.
• Recommend accounts to be written off on Adjustment Request.
• Reports address and/or filing rule changes to the manager.
• Check the system for missing payments.
• Properly notates patient accounts.
• Review each piece of correspondence to determine specific problems.
• Research patient accounts.
• Reviews accounts and determines appropriate follow-up actions (adjustments letters phone insurance etc.).
• Processes and follows up on appeals. Files appeals on claim denials.
• Inbound/outbound calls may be required for follow-up on accounts.
• Respond to insurance company claim inquiries.
• Communicates with insurance companies about the status of outstanding claims.
• Meet established production and quality standards as set by Ventra Health.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one (1) year in the data entry field and one (1) year in medical billing and claims resolution preferred.
• AAHAM and/or HFMA certification preferred.
• Experience with offshore engagement and collaboration desired.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate level knowledge of medical billing rules such as coordination of benefits modifiers Medicare and Medicaid and understanding of EOBs.
• Become proficient in the use of billing software within 4 weeks and maintain proficiency.
• Ability to read understand and apply state/federal laws regulations and policies.
• Ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful mature and professional manner.
• Ability to remain flexible and work within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Basic use of a computer telephone internet copier fax and scanner.
• Basic touch 10 key skills.
• Basic Math skills.
• Understand and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of Outlook Word Excel (pivot tables) and database software skills.

Compensation

• Base Compensation will be based onvarious factorsunique to eachcandidateincluding geographic location skill set experience qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• This position is also eligible fora discretionaryincentivebonusin accordance withcompany policies.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1