Strategic Denials & Appeals Analyst

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Revenue Cycle Analyst to analyze payer denials and payment variances, identify root causes, prepare appeals, and collaborate with payers and internal teams to ensure accurate reimbursement.

The role requires staying current with payer requirements and regulatory changes, monitoring denial trends, generating reports, and supporting process improvements to reduce denials while maintaining financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Analyses payer denials, payment variances and underpayments.
• Identifies root causes and resolves discrepancies.
• Prepares, submits, and tracks appeals for timely reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Reviews payer contracts and reimbursement methodologies to validate payment accuracy.
• Monitors denial trends and develops reports for performance tracking.
• Communicates findings to leadership and revenue cycle teams.
• Collaborates with internal departments and payers to resolve billing issues.
• Supports audits and payer review activities to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Maintains knowledge of payer requirements and regulatory changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payer denials analysis

Root cause analysis

Appeals preparation

Regulatory compliance awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of college coursework in accounting, coding, insurance or related field

Job description

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Revenue Cycle Analyst to analyze payer denials and payment variances, identify root causes, prepare appeals, and collaborate with payers and internal teams to ensure accurate reimbursement.

The role requires staying current with payer requirements and regulatory changes, monitoring denial trends, generating reports, and supporting process improvements to reduce denials while maintaining financial integrity.