AR Specialist 2- Complex Clinical Denials

Savista

Alton (IL)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Savista is seeking a Medical Insurance Accounts Receivable Representative in Illinois to ensure timely collection of outstanding governmental or commercial healthcare receivables. You will verify eligibility, update demographics, and monitor claims to resolve denials and ensure timely payment.

Responsibilities include researching denials, communicating with payers, and following guidelines for accuracy and compliance. This role supports revenue cycle improvements and patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

2-3 years of medical collections, denials and appeals experience.
Experience with DRG downgrades, level of care, coding, medical necessity, experimental, bundling, noncovered, and no authorization.
Intermediate knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and NCCI.
Intermediate knowledge of third-party billing guidelines.
Intermediate knowledge of billing claim forms (UB04/1500).
Intermediate knowledge of payor contracts- commercial and government.
Intermediate Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Intermediate knowledge of health information systems (i.e. EMR, Claim Scrubbers, Patient Accounting Systems, etc.)

Responsibilities

Verify/obtain eligibility and/or authorization utilizing payer websites, client systems or via phone with the carrier.
Update patient demographics/insurance information in appropriate systems.
Research/Status unpaid or denied claims and monitor for missing information.
Research EOBs for payments or adjustments to resolve claims.
Contacts payers to secure payment of claims; reconsideration and appeal submission.

Skills

Medical collections

Denials & appeals

ICD-10 CPT HCPCS NCCI

Payor contracts

Microsoft Word & Excel

EMR / health information systems

Tools

EPIC

Athena

Experian-Claim Source

Cerner

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

Savista partners with healthcare providers to improve their financial strength by implementing integrated spend management and revenue cycle solutions that help control cost, improve margins and cash flow, increase regulatory compliance, and optimize operational efficiency.

The Medical Insurance Accounts Receivable Representative is responsible for ensuring the timely collection of outstanding government or commercial healthcare insurance receivables.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Verify/obtain eligibility and/or authorization utilizing payer web sites, client eligibility systems or via phone with the insurance carrier/providers
Update patient demographics/insurance information in appropriate systems -
Research/ Status unpaid or denied claims
Monitor claims for missing information, authorization, and control numbers (ICN//DCN)
Research EOBs for payments or adjustments to resolve claim
Contacts payers via phone and/or written correspondence to secure payment of claims; reconsideration and appeal submission.
Adhere to state and federal claim and appeal guidelines.
Access client systems for payment, patient, claim and data info
Follow guidelines for prioritization, timely filing deadlines, and notation protocols within appropriate systems
Secure needed medical documentation required or requested by third party insurance carriers
Maintain and respect the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with insurance collection guidelines and corporate policy and procedure
Understand, follow, and maintain productivity and performance based role expectations
Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements & Competencies

2-3 years of medical collections, denials and appeals experience
Experience with all but not limited to the following denials and appeals-
DRG downgrades, level of care, coding, medical necessity, experimental, bundling, noncovered, and no authorization.
Intermediate knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and NCCI
Intermediate knowledge of third-party billing guidelines
Intermediate knowledge of billing claim forms (UB04/1500)
Intermediate knowledge of payor contracts- commercial and government
Intermediate Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Intermediate knowledge of health information systems (i.e. EMR, Claim Scrubbers, Patient Accounting Systems, etc.)

Preferred Requirements & Competencies

Intermediate knowledge of one or more of the following Patient accounting systems: EPIC, Athena, Experian- Claim Source, Collections Management, Cerner, STAR, Meditech Expanse, CPSI, Invision, PBAR, All Scripts or Paragon
Intermediate knowledge of DDE Medicare claim system
Intermediate knowledge of government rules and regulations

Savista is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $17.00 to $23.00. However, specific compensation for the role will vary within the above range based on many factors including but not limited to geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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