AR Specialist 2- Complex Clinical Denials

Savista; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Accounts Receivable Representative in the United States. The role focuses on timely collection of insurance receivables, denials management, and payer communications.

You will verify eligibility, correct data, investigate denials, and pursue appeals to maximize cash flow. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of medical collections experience with strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and payer guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of medical collections, denials and appeals experience.
• Experience with DRG downgrades, level of care, coding, medical necessity, and authorization issues.
• Proficient knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and NCCI; familiarity with third-party billing rules.

Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility and obtain authorizations via payer portals or phone.
• Update demographics and insurance data in client systems.
• Research unpaid/denied claims and monitor ICN/DCN values.
• Address EOBs, secure payments, and submit reconsiderations/appeals.
• Follow state and federal guidelines; maintain confidentiality of patient data.

Skills

Medical collections

Denials management

Appeals processing

ICD-10/CPT knowledge

Billing guidelines

MS Word & Excel

Payor contracts knowledge

EMR / Claim scrubbers knowledge

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

STAR

Meditech

CPSI

Invision

PBAR

Allscripts

Paragon

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).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, Collections Management, Cerner, STAR, Meditech, 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 $20.00 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.