Revenue Cycle Medical Billing Appeal Medicare Follow-Up Specialist

Revenue Cycle Medical Billing - Appeal - Medicare Follow-Up Specialist

Location: Remote or On-Site (West Plains, MO)

Hourly Compensation: $18

(this position is bonus eligible)

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Revenue Cycle Medical Billing - Appeal - Medicare Follow-Up Specialist will follow-up on appeal status with traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans in a timely manner to achieve maximum reimbursement on zero and under paid claims.

Essential Functions/ Duties

• Conduct online and phone follow-up on pending appeal responses.
• Process all payor responses received from submitted appeals.
• Handle inbound/outbound call center calls for payors and patients/guarantors.
• Meet daily and monthly departmental production goals set forth by the supervisor.
• Identify, document and communicate trends in recurring denials.
• Recommend process improvements or system edits to eliminate future denials or delays in reimbursement.
• Document all account activity in an accurate and timely manner for all touches made on any patient account.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Must be fluent in English
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in healthcare/revenue cycle billing environment
• Above average knowledge of CMS guidelines
• Ability to interpret remittance advice notices/explanation of benefits
• Minimum of one (1) year in a call center environment
• Knowledge and experience of computers and related technology, at an intermediate level

Preferred Experience:

• Appeal experience
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Office 365

Preferred Education:

• High school diploma
• GED
• Or significant, relevant work experience

Skills:

• Ability to calculate numbers, correct entries, and post to records
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
• Ability to prepare routine administrative work
• Skilled for records maintenance
• Knowledge of health care billing compliance regulations (intermediate)
• Knowledge and understanding of payor Explanation of Benefits (intermediate)
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills

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