Insurance Verification & Authorization Specialist

Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed is seeking an Insurance Change Specialist in Lafayette, LA. The role focuses on collecting patient insurance data, verifying benefits, and ensuring accurate coding and documentation for billing processes.

You will obtain authorizations when needed, manage communications with patients and providers, and support front desk tasks while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and payer policies.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in DME or medical office experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of insurance verification or authorizations required.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 coding and billing forms.
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient demographics and health insurance information; collects co-pays when appropriate.
• Verifies and records insurance benefits and provides benefit breakdowns.
• Obtains prior authorizations when required and follows up daily.
• Reads medical documentation and documents actions in the system.
• Resolves front collections and communicates with patients and teams.
• Supports calls, faxing, and email tasks; communicates with manager and supervisor.

Skills

CPT/ICD-10 knowledge

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Billing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed is seeking an Insurance Change Specialist in Lafayette, LA. The role focuses on collecting patient insurance data, verifying benefits, and ensuring accurate coding and documentation for billing processes.

You will obtain authorizations when needed, manage communications with patients and providers, and support front desk tasks while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and payer policies.