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Insurance Follow Up Rep
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$16 - $23 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Insurance Follow Up Rep
Chattanooga Heart Institute
Role Description Responsible for follow up of insurance to include: claims submitted, appeal processes and inquiries; monthly accounts receivable reports to ensure timely and maximum reimbursement from assigned insurance carriers. - Field patient and insurance calls regarding patient account receivables. - Audit patient accounts for accuracy regarding charges, payments, demographics, insurance information and filing to ensure contractual agreements are being met. - Request adjustments, write-off, payment, refunds/recoups, and transfers when appropriate. - Work insurance aging reports, review claims status, patient eligibility, accuracy of account information and modify as needed to ensure proper and timely payment while maintaining A/R aging per company guidelines to maximize reimbursement. - Submit patient claims, paper and electronic, after corrections have been made or when re-billing is needed. Create appeal letters to submit to insurance carrier for timely payment. - Review and reply (as needed) to all insurance correspondence, including assigned carrier newsletters and guidelines as well as maintain a working knowledge of assigned carrier website. - Maintain current knowledge of insurance guidelines through newsletters and websites. - Assist with demographic/charge entry and capture of all hospital charges. - Work in all areas of the department during peak times, vacations, illnesses, etc. Qualifications - Two or more years in health insurance processing; medical office experience preferred. Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
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