Denials Specialist

Job Title: Denials Specialist

Location: Houston, TX (Downtown)

Industry: Healthcare / Revenue Cycle Management

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 / Hourly

Job Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k.

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a professional services organization seeking an experienced Denials Specialist with strong hospital billing expertise. This role is ideal for a high-level collector who understands complex technical claims, payor guidelines, and regulatory requirements including NSA and out-of-network billing.

Job Description:

The Denials Specialist will manage hospital UB-04 claims from follow-up through resolution, with a heavy focus on denial management. This position requires advanced knowledge of commercial payors, strong analytical skills, and experience navigating complex reimbursement issues involving out-of-network and regulatory considerations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and resolve denials related to hospital (UB-04) claims.
• Conduct detailed payor follow-up with major commercial insurance carriers.
• Investigate technical claim issues and determine appropriate next steps for resolution.
• Manage both denials and appeals, with a primary focus on denial recovery.
• Handle NSA (No Surprises Act) and out-of-network (OON) collections and dispute processes.
• Analyze claim adjudication trends and identify patterns in payor behavior.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance throughout the resolution process.
• Work independently while maintaining communication with internal stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years of hospital claims experience required.
• Strong background working with UB-04 claims.
• Extensive experience managing denials (more denial-focused than appeals).
• Experience with NSA and out-of-network (OON) collections required.
• Heavy commercial payor experience strongly preferred.
• High-level collector with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex EOBs and technical claim data.
  
  

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
• Assignment Type: Direct Hire
• Work Model: Fully onsite
• Environment: Professional office setting
• Dress Code: Business casual
• Start Date: ASAP
  
  

Perks:

• Stable, high-level role focused on complex hospital claims
• Opportunity to work in a specialized, payor-heavy environment
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.