Remote AR Insurance Analyst - Oncology Billing

Astera Cancer Care; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Oncology Specialists seeks an AR Insurance Analyst to manage and resolve outstanding insurance balances, ensuring timely reimbursement for oncologic services. You will review payer activity, address denials, and drive resolution of underpayments while aligning with regulatory guidelines.

The role reports to the Billing Manager in a remote setting and requires 2–4 years of oncology billing/AR experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with CPT/ICD-10 coding and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred; healthcare administration/finance related
• 2–4 years of medical billing, insurance follow-up, or accounts receivable in healthcare
• Familiar with CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding concepts
• Experience with practice management systems and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Effective written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze insurance accounts receivable to identify unpaid, underpaid, or denied claims.
• Investigate and resolve claim denials by reviewing payer policies, coding, and documentation requirements.
• Submit and track appeals to insurance companies, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Work payer-specific work queues to address aging accounts and reduce days in AR.
• Analyze trends in denials and underpayments, escalating systemic issues to leadership.
• Collaborate with coding, billing, and clinical teams to resolve claim errors and prevent future issues.
• Verify payer reimbursement accuracy based on contractual agreements.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all account activity, follow-up efforts, and resolutions.
• Work claim edits and clearinghouse rejections to ensure timely resubmission.
• Communicate with insurance representatives to obtain claim status, clarify reimbursement issues, and expedite payments.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance revenue cycle efficiency.
• Support reporting efforts related to AR performance, denial trends, and payer behavior.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and payer guidelines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Healthcare Admin/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Practice management systems

Job description

Carolina Oncology Specialists seeks an AR Insurance Analyst to manage and resolve outstanding insurance balances, ensuring timely reimbursement for oncologic services. You will review payer activity, address denials, and drive resolution of underpayments while aligning with regulatory guidelines.

The role reports to the Billing Manager in a remote setting and requires 2–4 years of oncology billing/AR experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with CPT/ICD-10 coding and Excel.