Denials Coordinator

Jimmy Jazz; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Uniform Reimbursement

Job summary

Central Care Cancer Center is seeking a Denials Coordinator to manage and appeal rejected healthcare insurance claims, recovering revenue for the center. You will review denials, draft and submit appeals with supporting records, and analyze root causes with internal teams.

The role requires 1–4 years in medical billing or revenue cycle, familiarity with EHRs like Meditech, and knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding. This on-site position supports patient accounts and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1-4 years of experience in medical and radiation oncology billing, revenue cycle management, claims processing, or insurance follow-up.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and billing software such as Meditech.
• Understanding of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding and insurance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review Denied Claims: Examine insurance explanation of benefits and EMRs to find exact denial reason.
• Draft and Submit Appeals: Write appeal letters, attach clinical notes, and resubmit corrected claims.
• Analyze Root Causes: Track denial trends to identify recurring billing or coding errors and report them.
• Collaborate Internally: Work with coders, billers, and clinicians to gather missing documentation.
• Communicate with Payers: Contact insurance providers to check claim statuses and verify policy requirements.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or Nursing

Tools

Meditech

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt - 5 Days
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Heather Sterrett

Description

The denials coordinator manages and appeals rejected healthcare insurance claims to recover revenue for Central Care Cancer Center.

• Review Denied Claims: Examine insurance explanation of benefits and electronic medical records to find the exact reason for a claim denial.
• Draft and Submit Appeals: Write appeal letters, attach clinical notes/medical records, and resubmit corrected claims to insurance companies.
• Analyze Root Causes: Track denial trends and patterns to identify recurring billing, coding, or authorization errors and report them to management.
• Collaborate Internally: Work with medical coders, billers, and clinical staff to gather missing documentation and clarify patient accounts.
• Communicate with Payers: Contact third-party insurance providers via phone or online portals to check claim statuses and verify policy requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or nursing is preferred.
• 1-4 years experience in medical and radiation oncology billing, revenue cycle management, (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial) claims processing, or insurance follow-up.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and billing software, such as Meditech.
• Understanding of medical coding standards (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) and insurance regulations.

Summary

Together, we serve our communities with professionalism, empathy, and purpose — making a real difference every day.

At Central Care Cancer Center, every team member plays a part in supporting patients and families throughout some of life’s most important moments. With approximately 125 employees across five locations in Kansas and Missouri, Central Care provides high-quality, community-based cancer care while maintaining a close-knit, team-oriented culture. We value teamwork, stability, and respect, and we strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported and proud of the work they do.

Mission

Central Care Cancer Center is committed to delivering individualized, precise, and cutting-edge cancer treatment to patients and communities close to home.

Company Benefits

Central Care offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Travel Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Uniform Reimbursement

Central Care Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment, candidates are required to complete background checks and other job-related screening prior to starting employment.