Cambia Health Solutions
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Appeals Specialist I
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
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Role Description
This role involves managing all activities associated with requests for Provider Billing Disputes and Appeals.
- Analyze, prepare, and evaluate prior determinations
- Coordinate clinical review if needed
- Make decisions and provide notifications
- Follow guidelines outlined by contracts, company documents, and regulatory requirements
- Provide information and assistance to members, providers, and other stakeholders regarding benefits and claims
- Access licensed health professionals for clinical reviews
Do you have a passion for serving others and learning new things? Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 4 years' experience in Customer Service, Claims, or Clinical Services, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Coding Certification (CPC, CCS, or similar) preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems (CPT, DX, HCPCs)
- Demonstrated initiative and analytical ability
- Ability to listen and communicate appropriately
- Ability to switch tasks and prioritize work effectively
- Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity is highly desired
Requirements
- Validate intake determinations regarding timeliness, member benefits, employer group, and provider contract provisions for each appeal
- Review claim coding, claim processing history, medical policy, reimbursement policies, and legal requirements
- Make non-clinical appeal determinations as permitted by department business processes
- Oversee set-up of appeals for external review organizations
- Provide information, education, and assistance to members and providers
- Track appeals in appropriate systems and assist in maintenance of files
- Support, apply, and promote Provider or Member Appeal Policies and Procedures
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
- Annual employer contribution to a health savings account
- Generous paid time off and 10 company-paid holidays
- Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off
- Award-winning wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Fund for those in need
- Commute and parking benefits
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 4 years' experience in Customer Service, Claims, or Clinical Services, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Coding Certification (CPC, CCS, or similar) preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems (CPT, DX, HCPCs)
- Demonstrated initiative and analytical ability
- Ability to listen and communicate appropriately
- Ability to switch tasks and prioritize work effectively
- Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity is highly desired
- Validate intake determinations regarding timeliness, member benefits, employer group, and provider contract provisions for each appeal
- Review claim coding, claim processing history, medical policy, reimbursement policies, and legal requirements
- Make non-clinical appeal determinations as permitted by department business processes
- Oversee set-up of appeals for external review organizations
- Provide information, education, and assistance to members and providers
- Track appeals in appropriate systems and assist in maintenance of files
- Support, apply, and promote Provider or Member Appeal Policies and Procedures
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
- Annual employer contribution to a health savings account
- Generous paid time off and 10 company-paid holidays
- Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off
- Award-winning wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Fund for those in need
- Commute and parking benefits