Collabera
Appeals Specialist I
Collabera, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Appeals Specialist I
Contract: New York, New York, US
Salary: $23.00 Per Hour
Job Code: 355358
End Date: 2024-11-27Days Left: 15 days, 2 hours left
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Position Details:
Industry
Healthcare Services
Job Title
Appeals Specialist I
Work Location
Remote
Duration
8+ months
Job Description:• Comprehensive understanding of Medicare claims processing, which includes but not limited to provider contracts, DOFR (Division of Financial Risk), explanation of benefits and claim edits• Knowledge of CMS provider appeals regulations, including IRE (Independent Review Entity) and timelines
Must Have Skills:• Have strong communication skills (verbal and written)• Be highly organized and be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines• Display strong strategic behaviors such as initiative, problem solving, critical thinking, judgment, innovation and independence
Job SummaryResponsible for reviewing and resolving member and provider complaints and communicating resolution to members and provider (or authorized representatives) in accordance with the standards and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES• Responsible for the comprehensive research and resolution of the appeals, dispute, grievances, and/or complaints from members, providers and related outside agencies to ensure that internal and/or regulatory timelines are met.• Research claims appeals and grievances using support systems to determine appeal and grievance outcomes.• Requests and reviews medical records, notes, and/or detailed bills as appropriate; formulates conclusions per protocol and other business partners to determine response; assures timeliness and appropriateness of responses per state, federal and Healthcare guidelines.• Responsible for meeting production standards set by the department.• Apply contract language, benefits, and review of covered services• Responsible for contacting the member/provider through written and verbal communication.• Prepares appeal summaries, correspondence, and document findings. Include information on trends if requested.• Composes all correspondence and appeal/dispute and or grievances information concisely and accurately, in accordance with regulatory requirements.• Research claims processing guidelines, provider contracts, fee schedules and system configurations to determine root cause of payment error.• Resolves and prepares written response to incoming provider reconsideration request is relating to claims payment and requests for claim adjustments or to requests from outside agencies
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalency
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:• Min. 2 years operational managed care experience (call center, appeals or claims environment).• Health claims processing background, including coordination of benefits, subrogation, and eligibility criteria.• Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare claims denials and appeals processing, and knowledge of regulatory guidelines for appeals and denials.• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Job Requirementappealsgrievanceeligibility criteriabenefitsmanaged careclaims processingReach Out to a RecruiterRecruiterEmailPhoneSrividhya Msrividhya.m@collabera.com
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HomeSearch JobsJob Description
Appeals Specialist I
Contract: New York, New York, US
Salary: $23.00 Per Hour
Job Code: 355358
End Date: 2024-11-27Days Left: 15 days, 2 hours left
Apply
Position Details:
Industry
Healthcare Services
Job Title
Appeals Specialist I
Work Location
Remote
Duration
8+ months
Job Description:• Comprehensive understanding of Medicare claims processing, which includes but not limited to provider contracts, DOFR (Division of Financial Risk), explanation of benefits and claim edits• Knowledge of CMS provider appeals regulations, including IRE (Independent Review Entity) and timelines
Must Have Skills:• Have strong communication skills (verbal and written)• Be highly organized and be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines• Display strong strategic behaviors such as initiative, problem solving, critical thinking, judgment, innovation and independence
Job SummaryResponsible for reviewing and resolving member and provider complaints and communicating resolution to members and provider (or authorized representatives) in accordance with the standards and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES• Responsible for the comprehensive research and resolution of the appeals, dispute, grievances, and/or complaints from members, providers and related outside agencies to ensure that internal and/or regulatory timelines are met.• Research claims appeals and grievances using support systems to determine appeal and grievance outcomes.• Requests and reviews medical records, notes, and/or detailed bills as appropriate; formulates conclusions per protocol and other business partners to determine response; assures timeliness and appropriateness of responses per state, federal and Healthcare guidelines.• Responsible for meeting production standards set by the department.• Apply contract language, benefits, and review of covered services• Responsible for contacting the member/provider through written and verbal communication.• Prepares appeal summaries, correspondence, and document findings. Include information on trends if requested.• Composes all correspondence and appeal/dispute and or grievances information concisely and accurately, in accordance with regulatory requirements.• Research claims processing guidelines, provider contracts, fee schedules and system configurations to determine root cause of payment error.• Resolves and prepares written response to incoming provider reconsideration request is relating to claims payment and requests for claim adjustments or to requests from outside agencies
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalency
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:• Min. 2 years operational managed care experience (call center, appeals or claims environment).• Health claims processing background, including coordination of benefits, subrogation, and eligibility criteria.• Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare claims denials and appeals processing, and knowledge of regulatory guidelines for appeals and denials.• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Job Requirementappealsgrievanceeligibility criteriabenefitsmanaged careclaims processingReach Out to a RecruiterRecruiterEmailPhoneSrividhya Msrividhya.m@collabera.com
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