TPL & Coordination of Benefits Analyst

University of New Orleans; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Orleans is hiring a TPL & Coordination of Benefits Analyst in Baton Rouge. This position requires managing provider and member correspondence related to coordination of benefits, as well as investigating billing issues and developing TPL policies.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 2 years of experience working with Medicare claims. The role offers a salary of $60,000 to $70,000, fostering a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience working with Medicare and/or private insurance claims.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.

Responsibilities

• Responds to provider, health plan, and member phone calls.
• Investigates billing and payment issues for members.
• Assists in the development and implementation of TPL policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 6 years’ professional experience

Job description

## TPL & Coordination of Benefits AnalystApplylocations: Baton Rouge, Latime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-002014Thank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans.Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.**Department**TPL Unit 1## ## **Job Summary**## ## **Job Description*** Responds to provider, health plan, and member phone calls and correspondence related to the coordination of benefits between Medicaid and other primary insurance sources.* Investigates billing and payment issues including but not limited to denied claims for members with other primary insurance sources.* Assists with matters related to Third Party Liability (TPL) and Medicare billing. This includes proactively researching and staying up-to-date on any CMS mandated changes for TPL and Medicare billing that would impact Louisiana Medicaid.* Assists in the development and implementation of TPL policies and procedural changes.* Assists with the creation and maintaining of Health Plan Advisories and Informational Bulletins published by LDH related to TPL and Medicare billing.* Ensures the contract language between the State Medicaid agency and the Managed Care Organization (MCO) dictates the terms and conditions under which the MCO assumes TPL responsibility.* Assists with oversight of TPL administration and performance activities that are the responsibility of the State’s Managed Care Organizations and are clearly defined.* Updates the State’s federally mandated Third Party Liability Action Plan as necessary to maintain currency of Louisiana Medicaid COB/TPL practices.* Assists with TPL file monitoring activities as needed.* Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of Medicaid TPL Subcommittee meetings.* Monitors contract deliverable compliance for both TPL recoveries and file maintenance activities.* Assists with Request for Proposal development and contract negotiations.* Responsible for reporting TPL Key Performance Indicators.* Assists with TPL Quarterly Financial Reporting with LDH Fiscal Department.* Works effectively and communicates clearly with providers, members, Medicaid staff, contractors, and third party insurance sources.* Other tasks as directed.**QUALIFICATIONS****REQUIRED:*** Bachelor’s degree or 6 years’ professional experience in lieu of degree.* Minimum 2 years of professional experience working with Medicare and/or private insurance claims.* Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and time management skills.* Strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.* Great attention to detail and follow up.**DESIRED:*** Advanced degree.* Minimum 3 years of professional experience Medicare and/or private insurance claims.* Minimum 1 year of professional experience monitoring contracts for deliverable compliance.* Professional experience in healthcare billing.* CPT, ICD 10 coding and HCPCS knowledge.SALARY: 60-70k**Required Attachments**Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.* Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;* Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;* Names and contact information of three references;Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.## Posting Close DateThis position will remain open until filled.Note to Applicant:Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.