Care Management Payor Specialist

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

2d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the exchange of clinical information and authorization between the hospital and the third party payors, providing direct support to the utilization review process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year work experience to include billing/collection experience and/or experience with Medicare, Blue Cross and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Reviews each Case Managers daily work list to identify the clinical reviews due to the payor that day. Reports trends in Case Managers failing to provide timely reviews to Care Management leadership.
• Communicates medical record clinical information telephonically, written via fax, or electronically to payors to obtain authorization for admission, continued stay or levels of care, and documents in medical record.
• Verifies the payor responds to the clinical update provided. Contacts payor if a response is not received. Initiates appropriate action when a discrepancy in admission status, authorization number or need of clarification is identified. Communicate with Case Manager, Care Management leadership, Physicians or Physician Advisors when there are concerns requiring their assistance.
• Assures the Case Manager is kept informed of determinations and is notified promptly if additional information is requested or notification of potential denial/denial is received.
• Obtains insurance authorization and submits timely clinical information and feedback to the Payors and Care Management nurses; Completes Medical Assistance 3808s

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED