What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Verification Rep position at Baylor St Luke's Medical Group?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, Insurance Verification Representative is responsible for verifying patient's insurance information and obtains authorization prior to scheduled visits in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, internal standards and procedures, and other regulatory requirements. Responsible for interpreting coverage limitations, patient versus insurance coverage, follows up with payors/patients to secure account and responds to insurance verification questions. Work closely with physicians, patients, and other healthcare staffs to ensure authorizations cover the services needed and that correct information is obtained.
Ensure insurance coverage by telephone.
Resolve any issues with coverage and escalates complicated issues to manager.
Interview patients and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance.
Coordinate with clinical staff to obtain charge information for all patients.
Code procedures performed and diagnosis on charge.
Assign appropriate ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS code(s) to accurately support the need and documentation for each service.
Coordinate copies of medical documentation with physician charges to support billing to third-party payers.
Identify physician services provided, but not accurately documented in the medical record.
Resolve routine patient billing inquiries and problems.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Pay Range
$14.01 - $19.79 /hour
Under general supervision, Insurance Verification Representative is responsible for verifying patient's insurance information and obtains authorization prior to scheduled visits in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, internal standards and procedures, and other regulatory requirements. Responsible for interpreting coverage limitations, patient versus insurance coverage, follows up with payors/patients to secure account and responds to insurance verification questions. Work closely with physicians, patients, and other healthcare staffs to ensure authorizations cover the services needed and that correct information is obtained.
Ensure insurance coverage by telephone.
Resolve any issues with coverage and escalates complicated issues to manager.
Interview patients and completes all paperwork necessary to ensure the admitting process is efficient and all clinic and regulatory policies are in compliance.
Coordinate with clinical staff to obtain charge information for all patients.
Code procedures performed and diagnosis on charge.
Assign appropriate ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS code(s) to accurately support the need and documentation for each service.
Coordinate copies of medical documentation with physician charges to support billing to third-party payers.
Identify physician services provided, but not accurately documented in the medical record.
Resolve routine patient billing inquiries and problems.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
High School Diploma/GED
2 – 4 years healthcare experience required
Where You'll WorkCommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Pay Range
$14.01 - $19.79 /hour
Salary : $14 - $20