Insurance Follow-Up Rep

Insurance Follow-up Representative

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery is a multi-location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, each with a specific area of expertise. We offer a team approach to your care and provide a variety of services right on campus designed for your convenience and ensuring an outstanding continuum of care.

These include on-site X-ray, on-site MRI, on-site physical therapy, and aquatic therapy.

• Reviews insurance denials and rejections to determine next appropriate action steps and obtain necessary information to resolve any outstanding denials/rejections.
• Verifies patient demographic information and insurance eligibility including coordination of benefits; updates and confirms as necessary to allow processing of claims to insurance plans.
• Verifies receipt of claim with insurance plans, determining the next appropriate action steps and timeliness of claims maximum reimbursement.
• Researches all information needed to complete billing process including obtaining information from providers, ancillary services staff and patients.
• Obtains and attaches referrals/authorizations to appointments/charges.
• Maintains productivity and accuracy metrics per department expectations and AEIOU Behavioral Standards.
• Assumes full responsibility of reducing the accounts receivable of insurance balances by working through outstanding accounts.
• Analyzes accounts for proper claims processing and payment posting through inquiries from patients or staff.
• Identifies and communicates trends and/or potential issues to management team.
• Follows and maintains all HOPCo policies and procedures, including those specific to billing and the Revenue Cycle.

• Minimum one to three years of experience in medical billing and collections.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and the public and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Knowledge of the physician billing processes, ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Knowledge of computer systems. Experience with Athena billing & collections preferred.
• Advanced computer knowledge, including Windows-based programs.

• Skill in customer service and an understanding of the HOPCo code of conduct and culture.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Skill in establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand patient demographic information and determine insurance eligibility.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to analyze data.

• Normal office environment.

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Combination of bending, lifting and transferring activities.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits after 30 days of service
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan with company match after 30 days of service
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• and more...

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