AR Follow Up Physician Cardio - remote

Cognizant; Orlando (FL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is seeking an AR Follow Up Physician Cardio for a remote role. The ideal candidate will resolve physician cardio claim denials through analysis, communication with payers, and process improvements. This entry-level position requires strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of healthcare revenue cycles. The role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Stock Purchase Plans

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle, specifically in physician cardiology.
• Ability to meet quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis of payer denials and manage appeal documentation.
• Communicate with payers to follow up on claims and ensure timely reimbursement.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Payer Portals

Claims Clearinghouses

Job description

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Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping clients modernize technology, reinvent processes, and transform experiences to stay ahead in a constantly evolving world. If you thrive in a busy environment and can multi-task successfully, please apply today!

Role Overview

In this role, you will perform advanced work related to resolving physician cardio claim denials. Responsibilities include root cause analysis of payer denials, identifying procedures impacted by NCCI edits, managing appeal documentation, and implementing process initiatives to reduce denials.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of billing guidelines, reimbursement methodologies, and payer policies.
• Examine denied and underpaid claims to determine reasons for discrepancies.
• Communicate with payers to follow up on claims, file appeals, and ensure timely reimbursement.
• Identify reasons for underpayments and denials, and recommend improvements.
• Summarize and report findings to management and clients.
• Track claim denial trends and suggest process or technology improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle, specifically in physician cardiology.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent denial management experience.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to meet quality and productivity standards.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Payer Portals, and Claims Clearinghouses.

Additional Information

Cognizant will consider applicants legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate is $19.00 - $21.00, depending on experience. The position offers eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive, benefits including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k), disability coverage, parental leave, and stock purchase plans. Applications are accepted until May 16, 2025.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: IT Services, IT & Business Consulting