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Healthcare Support Staffing

Claims Analyst

Healthcare Support Staffing, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Conifer Health has been providing managed services to health systems, their health plans and managed populations for more than 30 years. Our value-based solutions enhance consumer engagement, drive clinical alignment, manage risk, and improve financial performance.

Our purpose of providing the foundation for better health fuels our clients to meet the unique needs of the communities they serve.

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for validating disputes presented on Explanation of Benefits (EOB), entering denied claim into the DMT database, and escalating payment /variance trends to Management and generating appeals for denied or underpaid claims.

Essential Functions :

Validate denial reasons and ensures coding is accurate and reflects the denial reasons. Coordinate with the Clinical Resource Center (CRC) for clinical consultations or account referrals when necessary

Generate an appeal based on the dispute reason and contract terms specific to the payor. This includes online reconsiderations.

Follow specific payer guidelines for appeals submission

Escalate exhausted appeal efforts for resolution

Work payer projects as directed

Research contract terms/interpretation and compile necessary supporting documentation for appeals, Terms & Conditions for Internet enabled Managed Care System (IMaCS) adjudication issues, and referral to refund unit on overpayments.

Perform research and makes determination of corrective actions and takes appropriate steps to code the system and route account appropriately.

Escalate denial or payment variance trends to NIC leadership team for payor escalation.

Qualifications

2 years minimum in a Hospital or RCM environment performing billing / collections / disputes & claims research

Payer Knowledge – MUST be strong in payer knowledge & being able to identify trends

AR follow up Experience

Intermediate understanding of Explanation of Benefits form (EOB).

Understanding of UB-04 / 1500 forms

Medical terminology

Advanced business letter writing skills (Correct use of punctuation / grammar)

Must be able to multi-task and adapt to change

Additional Information Advantages of this Opportunity:

Competitive salary, negotiable based on relevant experience

Benefits offered, Medical, Dental, and Vision

Fun and positive work environment

Monday-Friday must be available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM hour shift.

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