What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at North Texas ID Consultants?
Medical office is looking for an Insurance Accounts Receivable Specialist. Must have experience in Medical Insurance AR.
Summary of Position:
Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Business Office, the Accounts Receivable Specialist performs all activities necessary (appeals, corrections, reconsiderations, adjustments) to resolve AR on assigned accounts and documents actions accordingly in system.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Contacts insurance company representatives and patients by telephone, written correspondence or electronically to check status of claims, obtain/provide requested information for processing of assigned accounts
· Reviews and acts on rejected claims, lockbox correspondence, and ERA denials for assigned accounts.
· Perform collection activities for assigned accounts when claim is denied/non-paid; activities include appeals, reconsiderations, claim corrections, insurance corrections, and submitting adjustments for approval.
· Ensure appropriate collection practices are followed and notes are entered in practice management system with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
· Maintains login information/Administrator functions for insurance payor websites as needed.
· Review and respond to resolve questions from internal coworkers, patient’s, insurance companies, or others as appropriate and act as needed.
Perform special projects and miscellaneous duties as needed and requested.