Radiology Prior Authorization Specialist Shivamogga

Taglynk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Taglynk is seeking a meticulous Radiology Prior Authorization Specialist to oversee the PA process for imaging services, ensuring timely approvals and payer compliance.

You will collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and billing staff to streamline submissions, resolve denials, and minimize delays in patient care. Strong knowledge of medical necessity and payer guidelines is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years handling medical prior authorizations.
• Experience in radiology or imaging services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payer guidelines and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of radiology prior authorizations for imaging services.
• Review submissions for completeness and medical necessity.
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and billing teams.
• Coordinate with insurers to resolve denials and manage appeals.
• Maintain compliant records of all authorizations and communications.
• Identify issues early and implement faster turnaround solutions.
• Stay updated on payer policies and radiology practices.
• Provide insights to improve the PA workflow.
• Utilize EMRs and PA platforms for submissions.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance across processes and docs.

Skills

Prior Authorization

Radiology

Medical Records

Payer Guidelines

Tools

EMR Systems

Radiology Information Systems

Job description

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Radiology Prior Authorization Specialist to oversee and streamline the prior authorization (PA) process for radiology procedures. This role ensures timely and accurate approvals, reduces patient wait times, and supports compliance with payer requirements.

You will collaborate with radiologists, technologists, billing staff, and insurance providers to facilitate access to essential diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services.

Responsibilities

• Manage Prior Authorization Process: Handle the full lifecycle of prior authorizations for radiology procedures and imaging services (e.g., MRI, CT, PET, Ultrasound).
• Review Requests: Assess prior authorization submissions for completeness, ensuring alignment with medical necessity and payer guidelines.
• Team Collaboration: Work with radiologists, imaging departments, and billing teams to collect and submit accurate clinical documentation.
• Insurance Coordination: Communicate with insurance carriers to resolve denials, manage appeals, and minimize barriers to timely care.
• Maintain Records: Keep detail edand compliant records of all authorizations, including statuses and correspondence.
• Problem Resolution: Identify issues early in the process and implement solutions to accelerate authorization turnaround times.
• Stay Current: Monitor updates in payer policies and current radiology technologies/procedures to ensure workflow compliance.
• Process Improvement: Provide actionable insights to improve the radiology PA workflow.
• Technology Utilization: Use EMRs (e.g., Radiology Information Systems) and PA platforms to manage submissions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all processes and documentation meet HIPAA and related standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years handling medical prior authorizations, preferably in radiology or imaging services.
• Preferred Background: Experience in a radiology center or working with radiology teams is highly desirable.
• Technical .