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Healthcare Account Specialist-Denials

Location: Fort Collins, CO, United States
Category: Administrative/Clerical Support
Job Type: Full Time
Job ID: 243451
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2024

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Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Harmony Campus 2315 Harmony, US:CO:Fort Collins

Department: UCHlth Professional Billing

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days 

Pay: $19.67 - $25.57 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

Prepares, reviews, and submits patient account billing.  This position will primarily work with professional billing medical denial follow-up's ONLY.  

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares bills in the paper and/or electronic format designated by departmental and payor guidelines. Transmits bills to appropriate third party payors and responsible parties.
  • Reviews bills for accuracy, including proper diagnosis and procedure codes. Reviews bill rejections and issues. Collaborates internally and with payors to resolve billing issues. Responds to patient billing inquiries.
  • Documents billing activities in patient account records. Maintains documentation of claims processed as part of the daily claims reconciliation process.
  • Prepares and reviews routine billing reports to ensure timely and accurate billing activity. Refers uncollected balances to appropriate collections/accounts receivable staff for follow up.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Professional Billing Medical Denials follow-up experience HIGHLY PREFERRED.
  • 6-12 months medical denials experience HIGHLY PREFERRED.

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