Patient Account Representative- Central Denials

Job Description

Job Family :

Patient Account Representative

Travel Required : None

Clearance Required : None

What You Will Do :

This position will submit requested information and documents to all payers via payer portals, fax, email or mail. This position will also review, and upload documents received by all payers to correct patient accounts. This position mitigates denials from payers by timely submitting all information needed to complete claims processing.

The Central Denials Account Representative conducts thorough account reviews to determine the appropriate action needed to resolve the account balance. This includes reviewing and performing the following :

227 Electronic Files

835 Electronic Files

UB04’s and 1500 Claim Files

Medical Record

Making outbound calls to Insurance Companies to resolve claim denials and account balances.

Performing Non-Clinical Appeals.

Assisting Supervisor / Manager as needed with various projects.

Escalate payer issues / trends to a supervisor with the appropriate information or take appropriate action so that the issue expert can effectively resolve the matter.

Communicate to Supervisor / Manager areas of concern or areas of improvement.

Resubmit Corrected Claims and supporting documentation as need for the patient experience.

Communicate with other organizational departments to ensure proper handling of patient accounts.

Communicates issues to management timely and performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisors.

Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and work independently with minimal supervision required.

Good written and verbal communications skills

What You Will Need :

HS Diploma or equivalent.

0-2 years medical billing experience working with UB04, appeals & denials.

What Would Be Nice to Have :

Ability to interpret and apply reimbursement aspects of managed healthcare contracts.

Exceptional customer service skills including effective and efficient problem solving and analyzing skills.

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What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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