Payor Verification & Authorization Specialist

UnitedHealth Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k matching

Equity stock purchase

Incentive and recognition programs

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Reverification Coordinator to verify insurance eligibility and obtain required authorizations for Medicare and non‑Medicare patient accounts with potential coverage changes. This role supports revenue integrity and ensures accurate payor information and timely authorizations across revenue cycle teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and post-secondary education in billing/collections, with preference for experience in medical office or

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify patient payors and verify insurance eligibility and benefit details for batch eligibility responses.
• Identify new payors and verify eligibility for patients on weekly claim denial reports.
• Obtain initial authorization when required while maintaining confidentiality of medical records.
• Enter coordination notes in billing systems to notify Payor Change Moves Specialists when payor changes are confirmed.
• Communicate with Revenue Recovery and branch staff to share insurance coverage information affecting care or reimbursement.
• Assist the department in efficient collection of client and payor information to ensure accuracy.
• Work to reduce write-offs by completing payor verification and authorization in the assigned timeframe.
• Comply with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates, including the Compliance Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical billing

Insurance verification

Authorization processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in business or medical billing/collections

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Reverification Coordinator to verify insurance eligibility and obtain required authorizations for Medicare and non‑Medicare patient accounts with potential coverage changes. This role supports revenue integrity and ensures accurate payor information and timely authorizations across revenue cycle teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and post-secondary education in billing/collections, with preference for experience in medical office or