What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist-Denial I position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Job Summary
Reviews clinical information and supporting documentation for outpatient or Part B services to determine appeal action. Reports to the manager of the Denial Mitigation Department. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Required
3 years clinical experience and at least or 3 years payer experience.
Education
Minimum Required
Ability to type and/or key accurately and have strong organizational skills.
Training
Minimum Required
Requires critical thinking and judgement and must demonstrates the ability to appropriately use standard criteria established by payers.
Experienced in working in an outpatient or inpatient clinical setting.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and claims/practice management systems.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Excellent communication skills.
Advanced computer literacy skills with the ability to type and key accurately.
Licensure
Preferred/Desired
RN, LPN or RHIT preferred not required
Job Summary
Reviews clinical information and supporting documentation for outpatient or Part B services to determine appeal action. Reports to the manager of the Denial Mitigation Department. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Reviews, assesses, and evaluates all communications received in order to optimize reimbursement.
- Evaluates clinical information and supportive documentation prior to initial appeal action in order to optimize reimbursement and utilization of resources.
- Prepares response to appeal/request for information based on supporting clinical information in order to enhance reimbursement and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Compiles, analyzes, and distributes necessary clinical and financial information and presents reports to other healthcare providers in order to improve performances, and increase awareness of resources consumed related to reimbursement.
- Completes assigned goals.
Minimum Required
3 years clinical experience and at least or 3 years payer experience.
Education
Minimum Required
Ability to type and/or key accurately and have strong organizational skills.
Training
Minimum Required
Requires critical thinking and judgement and must demonstrates the ability to appropriately use standard criteria established by payers.
Experienced in working in an outpatient or inpatient clinical setting.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and claims/practice management systems.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Excellent communication skills.
Advanced computer literacy skills with the ability to type and key accurately.
Licensure
Preferred/Desired
RN, LPN or RHIT preferred not required