Health Information Specialist

Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed is seeking a Health Information Specialist to support the revenue cycle and medical records operations. The role involves reviewing insurance explanations of benefits, medical documentation, and records requests from various sources to ensure accurate processing.

You will monitor audit logs, perform quality audits, and communicate with patients, physicians, and internal teams to support optimal patient care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Explanation of Benefits from insurance companies.
• Working knowledge of government, regulatory billing and compliance for Medicare & Medicaid.
• Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, HCFA 1500, UB04, HIPAA, billing regulations and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures to answer questions from internal and external customers.
• Utilizes initiative while maintaining productivity with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand Insurance policies and standard Explanation of Benefits.
• Review and understand medical documentation effectively.
• Review and resolve requests for medical records for claims, audits, and external entities.
• Monitor and maintain audit logs.
• Perform internal audits for quality assurance.
• Manage medical records for patients at home medical equipment providers.
• Communicate with patients, physicians’ offices and internal teams for patient benefit.
• Perform clerical tasks such as calling, faxing and emailing.
• Report concerns to Revenue Cycle Manager and Supervisor.
• Handle other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed

Health Information Specialist

Job Category: Sleep Management, LLC

Requisition Number: HEALT003568

Full-Time

Duties:

1. Review and understand Insurance policies and standard Explanation of Benefits.
2. Review and understand medical documentation effectively.
3. Review and resolve request for medical records, related to
   • Claims processing
   • Internal and external audits
   • Authorized external entities
4. Monitors & maintains audit logs.
5. Performs internal audits for quality assurance.
6. Responsible for managing medical records of patients for insurance, private individuals and/or Government entities for home medical equipment.
7. Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with patients/family, physicians’ offices, and other internal teams for the patient’s benefit.
8. Performs other clerical tasks as needed, such as
   • Answering patient/Insurance calls
   • Faxing and Emails
9. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager/Supervisor, and other superiors. Reports all concerns or issues directly to Revenue Cycle Manager and Supervisor
10. Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of Explanation of Benefits from insurance companies
• Working knowledge of government, regulatory billing and compliance regulations/policies for Medicare & Medicaid
• Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, HCFA 1500, UB04 claim forms, HIPAA, billing and insurance regulations, medical terminology, insurance benefits.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures to accurately answer questions from internal and external customers.
• Utilizes initiative while maintaining set levels of productivity with consistent accuracy.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 Years in DME experience required
• 3-5 Years in DME or medical billing experience preferred

  Skills:

  • Superior organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective/professional communication skills (written and oral)

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