The AccountsReceivable (A / R) Specialist is responsible for reviewing claims to ensure reimbursement by following up with insurance carriers and patients as well asrecognizing any trends in reporting and communicating those trends to the leadand / or manager for review.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all claims over 60-days on the A / R reports in a timely manner
- Work assigned denials and correspondence
- Utilize clearinghouse and insurance portals for claim status
- Report all trends detected in A / R management
- Prepare corrected claims and appeals, as needed
- Process inbound and outbound calls as needed to insurance carriers
- Follow all state and federal collections and HIPAA laws
- Other job-related duties asassigned
KNOWLEDGE ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIRED
HS Diploma / GEDMedical A / R experience required / EMS billing preferredMaintain certifications applicable to job functionsComputer literate with ability to type a minimum of 40 WPMAbility to communicate effectively and in a professional mannerDetail OrientedKnowledge of managed care plans, insurance, medical terminologyKnowledge of reimbursement fee schedules (Medicare and Medicaid)Knowledge of refund processes and requirementsAbility to establish / maintain cooperative working relationships with staffAbility to prioritize and multi-taskKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Experience in Medicare A / R, commercial insurances, appeals,correspondence, and denials is a plus.
Emergicon requires satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screen.
EMERGICON LLC is an EEO Employer - M / F / Disability / Protected Veteran Status