Denials Management Specialist

Nevada System of Higher Education; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shift/on-call/holiday

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Nevada System of Higher Education in Arlington Heights, IL, seeks a Denial Management Specialist responsible for reviewing and resolving denied patient insurance claims. The role collaborates with internal departments, submits timely appeals, and analyzes denial trends to improve revenue cycle processes.

Full-time position with hours Monday–Friday; benefits include tuition reimbursement and various compensation enhancements. Experience in patient billing or managed care is required.

Qualifications

• High School required.
• 2 years experience in patient billing or managed care.
• Strong computer and billing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve denied patient insurance claims.
• Collaborate with internal departments to determine denial appeal process.
• Submit appeals with corrected claims, medical records, and appeal letters promptly.
• Provide process improvement recommendations to reduce denials.
• Use software to identify denial trends and share findings with stakeholders.
• Follow up on denials after appeal with insurers.
• Prepare monthly Denial Reports for leadership.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Extensive computer knowledge

Billing guidelines

CPT/ICD9 coding

Usual and customary (U&C) schedules

Education

High School Required

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$22.14 - $33.21 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Denial Management Specialist
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours

A Brief Overview:

Reviews claim denials which pertain to medical necessity, pre-certification, authorization, and level of care requirements. This involves interaction with Physician Practices, Providers and Payers.

What you will do:

• Reviews and resolves denied patient insurance claims.
• Works closely with internal departments in determining accurate denial and process for appeal. Contacts insurance companies/payer or patients to gather information necessary to complete the appeal process.
• Sends appeals to insurance companies regarding denials by resubmitting corrected claim, submitting medical records and writing appeals letters in a timely manner
• Provides process improvement recommendations to Supervisor to decrease future denials.
• Utilizes software tools to identify denial, trends and payer issues. Shares findings with stakeholders.
• Follows up on pending claim denials after appeal has been processed -by the insurance company.
• Collaborates in the collection of data and sends monthly “Managed Care Denial Report” to appropriate department Leaders including: Physician Coding Manager; Physician Billing Manager and Director, VP of EEH Physician Practices and Vice President of EEH Revenue Cycle.
• Maintains positive working relationships both externally and internally.

What you will need:

• Education: High School Required
• Experience: 2 Years previous patient billing Or 2 Years managed care experience
• Skills: Extensive computer knowledge and experience. Knowledge of standard billing guidelines, CPT/ICD9 coding, usual and customary (U& C) schedules

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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