We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Dermatology Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to join our growing healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical accounts receivable, insurance follow-ups, denial management, and claims resolution, preferably within a dermatology practice.
This role requires a proactive professional who can efficiently manage aging accounts, resolve unpaid and underpaid claims, navigate insurance payer portals, and maximize reimbursement. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience with ModMed (Modernizing Medicine) and a strong understanding of medical billing processes, insurance guidelines, and revenue cycle management.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
- Review and manage daily AR aging reports, prioritizing outstanding claims based on age, balance, and payer requirements.
- Conduct follow-ups on 60+ unpaid or underpaid claims daily to ensure timely resolution and reimbursement.
- Investigate outstanding balances, payment discrepancies, and delayed claims.
- Monitor aging accounts and implement effective strategies to reduce outstanding receivables.
Insurance Follow-Up & Claims Resolution
- Contact insurance companies through phone calls and payer portals to verify claim status and resolve payment issues.
- Research, correct, and resubmit denied, rejected, or incorrectly processed claims.
- Prepare and submit appeals and reconsideration requests with complete supporting documentation.
- Navigate insurance portals, including Availity, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna, for claims inquiries, eligibility verification, and appeals.
- Interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERAs) to identify payment discrepancies and denial reasons.
Denial Management & Revenue Cycle Support
- Identify recurring denial patterns, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with billing teams, coders, and healthcare providers to resolve coding and documentation discrepancies.
- Apply knowledge of CPT codes, ICD-10 codes, modifiers, and payer-specific billing requirements.
- Support initiatives to improve collections, minimize claim denials, and optimize revenue cycle performance.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of claim follow-ups, payer communications, appeals, and resolutions in ModMed.
- Track outstanding claims and ensure timely follow-up within payer filing and appeal deadlines.
- Provide regular updates on AR performance, unresolved claims, and denial trends.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, payer guidelines, and established billing procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical accounts receivable, insurance follow-up, or denial management, preferably in dermatology.
- Hands-on experience using ModMed (Modernizing Medicine) for medical billing and AR management.
- Proven ability to manage aging AR reports, resolve denied claims, and process insurance appeals.
- Strong knowledge of medical billing, CPT codes, ICD-10 codes, modifiers, and EOB/ERA interpretation.
- Proficiency in insurance payer portals, particularly Availity, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna.
- Experience handling high-volume insurance follow-ups, ideally 60 or more claims per day.
- Comfortable communicating extensively with insurance representatives over the phone.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet productivity targets.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to timely claims resolution.
- Certified Professional Biller (CPB) or equivalent medical billing certification.
- Previous experience supporting a US-based dermatology practice or specialty healthcare provider.
- Familiarity with dermatology-specific procedures, billing codes, and common insurance denial reasons.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume revenue cycle management environment.
- Demonstrated success in reducing AR aging, improving collections, and resolving complex insurance denials.
- Amenable to work during US hours
- Must be willing to undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Perks
- Permanent Work From Home
- Leave Credits
- Monetary Allowance
- Annual Bonus
- Weekly Paychecks
- Fixed Weekends Off
- Thriving Company Culture with Complete Autonomy
- Exclusive Specialized Training Programs
- Unlock Your Potential with a Highly Competitive Salary
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