Coding Denials Specialist (Anesthesia)

Ventra Health, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventra Health, Inc. is looking for a Coding Denial Specialist in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This role involves managing claim edits and denial investigations to ensure proper actions are taken, alongside generating appeals in accordance with payer guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1-3 years of physician medical billing experience emphasizing research and claim denials, and current AAPC or AHIMA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years' experience in medical billing focusing on claim denials.
• Current AAPC or AHIMA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work on claim edits and rejection work queues.
• Investigate health plan denials.
• Validate denial reasons and ensure coding accuracy.
• Generate appeals based on dispute reasons.
• Meet departmental production and quality standards.

Skills

Knowledge of health insurance

Thorough knowledge of physician billing policies

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in Excel

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAPC or AHIMA certification

Tools

Excel

Database software

Job description

Job Summary

• The Coding Denial Specialist responsibilities include working assigned claim edits and rejection work ques, responsible for the timely investigation and resolution of health plan denials to determine appropriate action and provide resolution.

Essential Functions and Tasks

• Processes accounts that meet coding denial management criteria which includes rejections, down codes, bundling issues, modifiers, level of service and other assigned ques.
• Resolve work queues according to the prescribed priority and/or per the direction of management in accordance with policies, procedures, and other job aides.
• Validate denial reasons and ensure coding is accurate.
• Generate an appeal based on the dispute reason and contract terms specific to the payor. This includes online reconsiderations.
• Follow specific payer guidelines for appeals submission.
• Escalate exhausted appeal efforts for resolution.
• Adhere to departmental production and quality standards.
• Complete special projects as assigned by management.
• Maintain working knowledge of workflow, systems, and tools used in the department.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years’ experience in physician medical billing with emphasis on research and claim denials.
• Current AAPC or AHIMA certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of health insurance, including coding.
• Thorough knowledge of physician billing policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare reimbursement guidelines.
• Knowledge of AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
• Computer literate, working knowledge of Excel helpful.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently. Proficient computer skills, with the ability to learn applicable internal systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
• Basic use of 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 on various factors unique to each candidate including geographic location, skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
• This position is also eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus in accordance with company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity (Applicable only in the US) Ventra Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

Recruitment Agencies Ventra Health does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Ventra Health is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Solicitation of Payment Ventra Health does not solicit payment from our applicants and candidates for consideration or placement.