Job description

Job Title: Claims Recovery Collector I

Job Location: Irving, Texas/ Fully Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented individual for a Claims Recovery Collector I who is responsible for recovering payments from commercial insurance carriers who should have paid primarily to the Medicaid agency

Essential Responsibilities:

• Confer with Physicians/Providers by telephone, fax and email inquiries regarding outstanding overpayment recovery
• Communicate with claims adjudicators for commercial carriers by telephone, fax and email to determine claim status and create claim-level appeals
• Leverage RCM Knowledge to assess denials, pursue appeals or close claims when appropriate.
• Utilize and update client systems with proper notation of provider/carrier commentary, actions and appeal/denial information.
• Responsible for initiating inquiries to other parties as needed to address claim adjudication issues or resolving inquiries associated with claims adjudication
• Mail/fax/email letters to Physicians/Providers regarding payment of outstanding claims.
• Contact providers to obtain additional information and/or documentation to resolve unpaid claims.
• Pursue each outstanding account to reach maximum reimbursement by working with subject matter experts to resolve challenging claims.
• Develop recovery strategies with each claim adjudicator, and/ or physicians/providers associated with the claim billing.
• Assists with high priority special projects.
• Confer with carriers by telephone or use carrier portals, or other web sites to determine member eligibility and claim status.
• Assess denials, pursue appeals or close claims when appropriate.
• Update case management system with proper noting of actions and appeal/denial information.
• Respond to carrier telephone, fax and e-mail inquiries regarding outstanding claims.
• Work with document imaging system for archival purposes.
• Ensure that payers adhere to laws regarding timely filing of claims.
• May have some training responsibilities limited to projects and specific tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of third-party billing and/or claims processing.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills.
• Possess good customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to perform basic calculations.
• Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft Windows, Word and have basic knowledge of Excel.
• Average manual dexterity in use of a PC, phone, sorting, filing and other office machines.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to learn and follow HIPAA privacy and Security rules.
• Ability to work independently to meet predefined production and quality standards.
• Ability to perform well in a team environment to achieve business goals.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Primarily sedentary work in a general office environment
• Familiarity with basic computer usage and applications
• Ability to communicate and exchange information
• Ability to comprehend and interpret documents and data
• Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, and moving objects (up to 10 lbs.)
• Requires manual dexterity to use computer, telephone and peripherals
• May be required to work extended hours for special business needs

Minimum Education: -

High School Diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred- Associates degree preferred with concentration in healthcare, medical billing or coding field

Minimum Related Work Experience: -

• Two years of claims-related experience or provider billing/coding experience, which included significant use and application of CPT/ICD codes and standard health industry claim billing forms.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, coding, billing and claims processing obtained through work experience and/or completion of relevant claims, coding, or billing coursework.
• Preferred experience handling and interpreting medical records, EOBs, and standard health industry claim billing forms

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Claims: 1 year (Preferred)
• Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical coding: 1 year (Preferred)
• HIPAA: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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+91 6306358734

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