Certified Appeals Coder, Remote

Position: Certified Appeals Coder, Remote, 8a-430p
Primary

Location:

Work from Home - KY
Address:P.O. Box 909

Louisville, KY Shift:First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing the appeal of unpaid claims in the Central Business Office. This position will also work closely with insurance carriers in resolving unpaid claims.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and appeal unpaid claims daily.
• Completes follow-up work on appealed claims.
• Works with insurance carriers on appeal issues.
• Provides feedback to the coding department with coding errors or updates.
• Reviews remit to ensure accurate payment was received.
• Reviews denials for accuracy.
• Obtains all necessary information to expedite the appeal process.
• Closes and prints daily batch proof.
• Makes charge corrections as needed in the practice management system.
• Attends continue education programs for coding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional

Job Description:

Education:

• High School education or GED required.
• Must have and maintain Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through AAPC or must have and maintain CCA, CCS or CCS-P certification through AHIMA.

Experience:

• 3 years of prior coding experience, preferred.
• Prior experience working with medical insurance.