Insurance Verification & Authorization Coordinator

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Free healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Revenue Recovery specialist to verify insurance eligibility and obtain required authorizations for Medicare and non Medicare patient accounts. You will review batch eligibility responses and denial reports to ensure accurate coverage information and minimize write-offs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with post-secondary training in medical billing/collections and experience with payor verification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education or training in business or medical billing/collections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new payor and verify insurance eligibility and benefits for patients.
• Verify eligibility and benefits for patients on batch eligibility responses and weekly denial reports.
• Obtain initial authorization when required while maintaining confidentiality.
• Enter coordination notes to notify Payor Change Moves Specialists when a payor change is confirmed.
• Communicate with Revenue Recovery and branch staff about insurance coverage impacting care or reimbursement.
• Assist in efficient collection of client and payor information to ensure accuracy.
• Work to reduce write-offs by completing new payor verification within required timeframes.
• Comply with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including the Compliance Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical billing/collections

Payor verification

Communication with payors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in billing/collections

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a Revenue Recovery specialist to verify insurance eligibility and obtain required authorizations for Medicare and non Medicare patient accounts. You will review batch eligibility responses and denial reports to ensure accurate coverage information and minimize write-offs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with post-secondary training in medical billing/collections and experience with payor verification.