Key Working Relationships
Will closely work with the process supervisor, process trainer and client as there is an initial intense training on claims adjudication. The processing guidelines also change with policies, which has to be closely monitored.
Key Responsibilities
- Adjudication of Healthcare claims (Medical, Dental, Hospital etc.)
- Impart training to new hires in the process.
- Be a part of direct conference calls with client.
- Participation in organizational activities.
- Will primarily be responsible for US Healthcare claims adjudication (Medical, Dental, Hospital etc.).
- Conduct data entry and re-work by reviewing, researching, investigating, negotiating, processing and adjusting claims.
- Read, review, and analyze claims for complete information.
- Verify benefit eligibility/membership and coverage type.
- Determine appropriate co-pay, co-insurance and deductible information according to plan documents.
- Adjudicate claims appropriately after verifying the plan documents thoroughly.
- Authorize the appropriate payment or refer claims to investigators for further review.
- Inform process supervisor about any change in processing guidelines to maintain accuracy of the claims payment.
- Be a good team player with high energy; may be required to impart hands‑on training to new joinees in the process upon gaining maturity in claims adjudication.
- Have a good hold on Medical Terminologies post classroom training as claims for adjudication come with description in Medical terms.
- Consistently meet established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards.
- Will be required to have conference calls with the clients under supervision.
- Actively participate in organizational activities (ISO 27001:2013, DPA, HIPAA).
Qualifications & Experience
- The candidate should be a graduate/post graduate in any stream with a good academic background.
- Should have 2-3 years of experience in ITES with minimum of 1 year experience in claims adjudication within a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of contract benefits and claims processing procedures.
- Basic knowledge of computer with a typing speed of 30-40 WPM in Alpha keys and 20-30 WPM in numeric keys.
- Willing to work in shifts and flexible as per the business requirements.
Desired Skills / Experience
- People with prior experience in medical billing or US healthcare industry would be preferred.
- People from Science stream/Medical Transcription background would have an added advantage.