INSURANCE SPECIALIST

Job Details
Job Location
Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Job Summary

• Identifiesstatus on unpaid 3rd party claims in a timely manner.
• Uses most effective tools to obtain status so that effectiveness and productivity are maximized.
• Communicates payment expectations and removes payers stall tactics in a firm but professional manner.
• Reports problem accounts and/or consistent slow payers to management and provides examples.
• Involves the patient and/or insuredto obtain information needed by payers to process the claim.
• Conducts three-way calls between patients and payers to address obstacles in getting claims processed.
• Obtains, or assists in obtaining, any additional documentation needed by a payer to process a claim.
• Works with their billing partner to identify trends in billing errors, so the edits can be developed to increaseclean claim rate.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents all pertinent events regarding the account.
• Demonstrates and encourages team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Upholds and promotes patient safety and quality.

Qualifications
Education
High school diploma required or equivalent.
Experience
3 years of hospital business office or physician office preferred.
Additional Skills/Abilities
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products. Knowledge of ICD, CPT, revenue codes and modifiers is required. Familiarity with payer website and portals is preferred.