Authorization & Verification Coordinator (Homecare)

Amedisys, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 49,043,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with match

Parental and family leave

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking an administrative professional to support home health benefit verification and billing in our Baton Rouge team.

You will review referrals, obtain necessary authorizations, and enter benefits and authorizations into the EMR system while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, a contribution to wellness rewards, and a strong 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in a medical office/home health benefit verification or billing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial insurance carriers' guidelines and criteria of verification, authorization, and reimbursement.
• Familiar with insurance billing and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review referral information for accuracy in the applicable EMR system supplied by the care center.
• Obtain authorizations where required while maintaining compliance with medical record confidentiality regulations.
• Obtain information from agencies when necessary to assist with receiving authorizations and re-authorizations from private insurance and all other payor sources.
• Assist other departments and care centers in the efficient collection of client and payor information to ensure accuracy.
• Enter all patient benefit and authorization information into the applicable EMR system.
• Respond to calls, emails, and other inquiries regarding the status of outstanding referrals and/or authorization information.
• Provide other administrative support to the department as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Insurance verification

Billing

Healthcare admin

EMR familiarity

Education

Post-secondary education in business or medical billing/collections

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking an administrative professional to support home health benefit verification and billing in our Baton Rouge team.

You will review referrals, obtain necessary authorizations, and enter benefits and authorizations into the EMR system while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, a contribution to wellness rewards, and a strong 401(k) with company match.