Insurance Authorization Coordinator: Cost & Coverage

Pain Specialists of America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pain Specialists of America is seeking an Authorization Coordinator to oversee payor requirements for government, commercial, and workers’ compensation insurances and to provide patient cost estimates for procedures.

The role requires a strong understanding of insurance processes, including eligibility verification, referrals, and authorizations, while coordinating with the billing team to ensure accurate cost estimates and timely payments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in a medical office business setting.
• Minimum of two years of experience with medical insurance.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of insurance terminology and concepts related to medical billing.

Responsibilities

• Verifies Eligibility and Benefits – Coordinate with patient’s medical coverage to ensure coverage is active and obtain benefits associated with plan as it pertains to the practice; inputs all payor demographic data into EHR system
• Obtains Referrals and Authorizations – Submit necessary requests for referrals and authorizations for all medical services including office visits, procedures, and DME; follows up with payors to ensure each patient scheduled has all items required to secure reimbursement; communicates with surgery scheduling regarding status of requests
• Produces Cost Estimates – Based on benefits obtained, creates and distributes cost estimates for all scheduled procedures; assists with incoming cost inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Pain Specialists of America is seeking an Authorization Coordinator to oversee payor requirements for government, commercial, and workers’ compensation insurances and to provide patient cost estimates for procedures.

The role requires a strong understanding of insurance processes, including eligibility verification, referrals, and authorizations, while coordinating with the billing team to ensure accurate cost estimates and timely payments.