What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSURANCE VERIFICATION CLERK - FULL TIME position at WATSON CLINIC ASC LLC?
Description:
Essential Functions
- Verifies patient insurance coverage prior to patient’s date of service.
- Calculates patient’s responsibility based on information obtained from the insurance carrier and procedure codes scheduled by the physician.
- Uses best coding for revenue enhancement. (CPT codes are in correct reimbursement order).
- Keeps current on insurance carrier compensation, Medicare/Medicaid and workmen's compensation policies and procedure for reimbursement.
- Works with Physician offices to ensure that proper authorization has been obtained for the facility.
- Contacts patients in order to pre-register and discuss any financial responsibility.
- Completes all patient demographic screens and makes arrangements for timely payment of patient pre-payment amount.
- Works with Admitting department to answer or assist patient questions regarding insurance benefit and financial questions.
- Works with Accounts Receivable department with follow up on any denials due to authorization issues.
Required Education: High School graduate or GED.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years related experience preferred
