Responsible for managing the submission of clinical documentation to insurance companies for hospital admissions
Track insurance approvals and denials, coordinate appeals and peer to peer discussions between hospital providers and insurance companies
Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, NYS regulations and insurance company policies
Act as liaison to the business office and other hospital departments
Support the Utilization Management team by completing administrative tasks and assisting with coverage of select tasks when other members of the team are on vacation or leave
Requirements
High School Graduate or equivalent required
Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-3 years’ experience in a healthcare environment required
Strong computer, communication & organizational skills
Previous experience reviewing and analyzing denials, claims and rejections preferred
Previous experience with reimbursement systems, DRGs/APCs, medical billing, CPT codes, ICD10 coding guidelines preferred