What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claim Resolution Specialist III position at UROPARTNERS LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : GENERAL SUMMARY
The Claim Resolution Specialist III focuses on following up and resolving claims submitted to third-party insurance payers. This includes claims that have yet to be adjudicated and denied accounts that require resolution. The Claim Resolution Specialist III is accountable for meeting or exceeding daily / weekly / monthly productivity targets set forth by management productivity policy and procedure standards. They work with the Business Office Supervisor to escalate claim and denial issues to resolve denials as efficiently as possible.
Requirements :
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION / COMPETENCIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Conducts appropriate follow-up of no response third-party receivables in accordance with payer guidelines.
- Reviews and resolves claim denials, conducts follow-up, appeals processing, claim statusing and appeals template management when appropriate.
- Develops and maintains a working knowledge of payer contractual requirements particularly initial filing periods, appropriate follow-up and appeal protocols, and medical policies.
- Addresses / resolves issues relating to patient accounts while noting account actions for complete audit trail of follow-up activity.
- Drafts appeal letters as necessary.
- Communicates with Coders, Claim Readiness Specialist, and Business Office staff when necessary to resolve errors and clarify issues.
- Stays accountable to quality and productivity standards, and monitoring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Identifies process opportunity trends and recommend ways to improve efficiencies.
- Ensures adherence to third party and governmental regulations relating to coding, billing, documentation, compliance, and reimbursement.
- Participates in special projects, personal development training, and cross training as instructed.
- Informs Supervisor of trends, inconsistencies, and discrepancies for immediate resolution.
- Works in conjunction with peers and functional areas of the Business Office department for the betterment of completing tasks and the company overall.
- Navigates all systems (Allscripts PM, HST PM and HST Anesthesia). Knowledgeable in reporting within all systems.
- Trains new hires.
- Supports management in training and education to teammates.
- Performs other position related duties as assigned.
- Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and / or violations to a supervisor and / or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED TRAVEL
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Carrying Weight Frequency
1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%
26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%
Pushing / Pulling Frequency
1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%
100 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%
Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency
Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional : from 2% to 33%
Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom : up to 2%
Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional : from 2% to 33%
Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom : up to 2%