Insurance Follow Up – Revenue Cycle Specialist (REMOTE) in Missouri – Kansas City, KS

Insurance Follow Up - Revenue Cycle Specialist (REMOTE) - Wakefield & Associates - Missouri - Kansas City, KS - work from home job Company: Wakefield & Associates Job description: We are a growing nationwide healthcare solutions company that is looking for dynamic and experienced individuals to join our revenue cycle team! We offer work from home (remote) positions with a flexible schedule and commission program. We are hiring for experienced billers, insurance follow-up and posting positions. Medicare Part A and B a plus. General Summary of Duties The Insurance Follow-Up Specialist assists the unit in resolving consumer account balances pending with a third-party payer and working with consumers on behalf of our client as an extended business partner. This position is fully remote - work from home. Duties of Job • Processes denials from insurance companies as appropriate according to coding and specific insurance policies and procedures • Processes aging reports according to established client business office guidelines • Remains current with assigned insurance company publications and is knowledgeable regarding policies, procedures and coding guidelines for insurance company/network for which the representative is responsible • Research and handle insurance credit balances according to company and insurance procedures • Work daily correspondence from patients and insurance companies and handles inquiries appropriately and in a timely manner • This position could be required to communicate directly with the provider/client on status updates and on information necessary for processing a completed account for payment resolution • Successfully assist in leading team to meet defined goals and contractual obligations for each client • Follow-up on accounts by contacting third-party payers via website/telephone/mail for payment status, according to schedule of disposition/payer to be worked on given days • Researches, identifies, and rectifies any special circumstances affecting resolution of consumer account • Gather information regarding other pending claims on account • Contact third party payer to verify benefits and eligibility dates • Update consumers account in system with any action taken or additional information attained • Adheres to all established company policies and departmental procedures. Remains current on Federal and State regulations and statues that influence collections of receivables • Performs other duties as assigned by managing supervisor Job Requirements • 2-4 years' experience in a medical environment with emphasis on collections, follow-up, and/or billing for third party • Medicare/DDE experience is a plus. • Working knowledge of Healthcare Revenue Cycle Operations. Experience in hospital billing is preferred • Working knowledge of all appropriate billing forms, including 1500 and UB04 • Ability to identify trends within claim denials in an effort to quickly resolve multiple claim issues • Ability to take and follow direction • Excellent communication skills • Computer literate with a knowledge of, or ability to learn about, collection procedures and governing laws applicable to position • Ability to learn new software as necessary Benefits • Major Medical Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Short-Term and Long-Term disability 100% paid by employer after 1 year • Voluntary Term Life • 401(k) Savings Plan • Supplemental Insurances • Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off Job Posted by ApplicantPro Expected salary: Location: Missouri - Kansas City, KS Job date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:36:50 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply Job!