Insurance Follow-Up Representative

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Billing Specialist to collaboratively review and manage open Accounts Receivable, document follow-up actions, and resolve underpayments and denials. You will analyze denials, escalate when needed, and prepare reports for leadership.

The role requires knowledge of insurance contracts, strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills, and excellent communication. DOE and Revenue Cycle training within 3 months of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of professional or facility billing/collections experience for major third party payers or healthcare field experience.
• Excellent follow-up and verification skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of insurance contracts and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of DOE and Revenue Cycle Education Training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and manages open Accounts Receivable, documenting follow-up activities to resolve underpayments and denials.
• Performs root cause analysis of denials and escalates to management when needed.
• Prepares reports for meetings with provider representatives and senior leadership.
• Identifies denial and underpayment trends that require system modifications and recommends corrective actions.
• Calculates and submits adjustment and refund requests with appropriate codes and documentation.
• Identifies patient out-of-pocket expenses related to non-covered services, co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance, allocating responsibilities within filing limits.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies and collaborates with management to establish issue logs for provider discussions.

Skills

Follow-up

Verification

Verbal communication

Written communication

Insurance contracts knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Revenue Cycle training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

DOE and Revenue Cycle Training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward‑thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Works collaboratively with department leadership to review and manage open Accounts Receivable, accurately documenting follow-up activities resulting in the resolution of underpayments and denials. Conducts root cause analysis of denials and takes the action necessary to resolve the denial escalating accounts to management that need to be submitted to the provider representative for contracting action. Identifies denial and underpayment trends that require computer system modifications and recommends necessary to implement corrective action. Prepares reports for meetings with provider representative and senior leadership, as required.

Job Duties

Demonstrates knowledge of insurance carrier reimbursement requirements to evaluate underpayments that are related to insurance carrier clinical and payment policies.

• Demonstrates the ability to apply LVHN insurance contracts terms to claim payment reviews and the ability to determine if the source of an underpayment is related to a contract management discrepancy, an underpayment, or a line item denial.
• Conducts a root cause analysis of denials, taking the appropriate corrective action as required, escalating denial trends to management, and routing denials to the appropriate area for resolution.
• Calculates and submits adjustment and refund requests utilizing the appropriate adjustment code, refund reason, and clearly documents the account history.
• Identifies the patient out of pocket expense related to non-covered services, co-pays, deductible, and co-insurance allocating the patient responsibility to the patient within the timely filing limit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with established organizational and departmental policies, procedures, objectives and goals.
• Works collaboratively with management to establish issue logs and account examples for meetings with the insurance carrier provider rep.
• Responds and reviews all emails and correspondence within 24-48 hours, manages mail received from patients and insurance carriers for appropriate distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED 2 years of professional or facility billing and/or collections for all major third party payers or work experience in healthcare related field.
• Excellent follow-up and verification skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of insurance contracts, and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and organizational skills.
• Successful Completion of DOE and Revenue Cycle Education Training within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Health Care Science, Business or related field.
• CPAT - Certified Patient Accounting Technician - State of Pennsylvania.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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