Claims Examiner I
Location
Texas
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
Not specified
High School2 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Day-to-day processing of claims for accounts:
• Responsible for processing of claims (medical, dental, vision, and mental health claims)
• Claims processing and adjudication.
• Claims research where applicable.
• Reviews and processes insurance to verify medical necessities and coverage under policy guidelines (clinical edit logic).
• Incumbents are expected to meet and/or exceed qualitative and quantitative production standards.
• Investigation and overpayment administration:
• Facilitate claims investigation, negotiate settlements, interpret medical records, respond to Department of Insurance complaints, and authorize payment to claimants and providers.
• Overpayment reviews and recovery of claims overpayment; corrected financial histories of patients and service providers to ensure accurate records.
• Utilize systems to track complaints and resolutions.
• Other responsibilities include resolving claims appeals, researching benefits, verifying correct plan loading.
Job Requirements
- 2+ years related work experience.
- Claims examiner/adjudication experience on a computerized claims payment system in the healthcare industry.
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding required.
- Knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, pre-existing conditions, and coordination of benefits required.
- Must possess proven judgment, decision-making skills and the ability to analyze.
- Ability to learn quickly and multitask.
- Proficiency in maintaining good rapport with physicians, healthcare facilities, clients and providers.
- Concise written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to handle conflict.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel and customized programs for medical CPT coding.
- Review of multiple surgical procedures and establishment of reasonable and customary fees.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
- Income protection benefits: life insurance, Short- and long-term disability programs
- Leave programs to support personal circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan includes employer contribution and employer match
- Paid time off, volunteer time off, and 11 holidays
- Additional voluntary benefits available and a comprehensive wellness program