Entry Level - Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist II 6 Month Contract to Hire Start Date: ASAP Location: Louisville, KY (Onsite) Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (required) Working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding (required) Advanced knowledge of denial types and resolution steps 3 years related experience (required) Strong computer and keyboarding skills Strong communication and problem-solving skills Proficient with data entry and multitasking in a Windows environment Desired experience with Microsoft Office Software (preferred) Ability to meet productivity and quality standards Ability to communicate verbally/in writing with professionalism Familiar with Echo and Paceman Familiar with Epic Responsibilities: Experienced in calling payers and doing the research we well as re-processing claims Able to complete 60 cases a day with a 90% Accuracy Monitor and execute work within the Epic Work Queues Research and resolve claim denials or rejections based on work team assignment Key claim detail information into various payor websites, upload medical records to various websites to resolve denials Follow up with correct insurance companies for claims with no response or for claims denied due to incorrect insurance information or denials for authorizations. Update charges and refile electronic or paper claims as needed. Follow up on calls or emails from Patient Financial Specialists, concerning patients requesting advanced assistance with their accounts. Inform management and relevant organizational stakeholders of correspondence and communication problems with service locations.