Check Research Specialist

Overview

• The Check Research Specialist is primarily responsible for analyzing collections, resolving non-payables, and handling bill inquiries for more complex issues. Specialists are responsible for insurance payer follow-up ensuring claims are paid according to client contracts. Complies with all applicable laws regarding billing standards

Responsibilities

• Follows up on claim rejections and denials to ensure appropriate reimbursement for our clients.
• Process assigned AR work lists provided by the manager in a timely manner.
• Write appeals using established guidelines to resolve claim denials with a goal of one contact resolution.
• Identified and resolved denied, non-paid, and/or non-adjudicated claims and billing issues due to coverage issues, medical record requests, and authorizations.
• Recommend accounts to be written off on Adjustment Request.
• Reports address and/or filing rule changes to the manager.
• Check the system for missing payments.
• Properly notates patient accounts.
• Review each piece of correspondence to determine specific problems.
• Research patient accounts.
• Reviews accounts and determines appropriate follow-up actions (adjustments, letters, phone insurance, etc.).
• Processes and follows up on appeals. Files appeals on claim denials.
• Inbound/outbound calls may be required for follow-up on accounts.
• Respond to insurance company claim inquiries.
• Communicates with insurance companies about the status of outstanding claims.
• Meet established production and quality standards as set by Ventra Health.
• Navigate websites to obtain EOBs.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Two (2) year of experience posting insurance payments in a healthcare setting.
• Two (2) years of experience reading insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements preferred.