CHEMOTHERAPY REVENUE REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST - FULL TIME

Watson Clinic•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

Description Essential Functions Follow up on open claims in accordance with established guidelines. Review claims for completeness and compliance with billing guidelines. Works to resolution disputes and appeals of third-party denials. Identifies, reviews, and contests denials and inappropriate payments. Documents actions taken within the system. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of Clinic contracts, carrier specific, State or Federal governmental, CMS, or CPT billing and reimbursement guidelines, to include NCCN and FDA guidelines. Reviews bulletins, updates, etc., maintains guidelines as reference/resource material to assist in follow-up. Responsible for auditing all chemotherapy/Nurse run payments to ensure they are correct, and appeal claims as necessary. Acts as liaison to the Chemotherapy/Nurse Run Department to ensure any special projects and requests are completed efficiently and correctly. Accesses available third-party and governmental on-line services. Accesses appropriate web sites to obtain current carrier guidelines, verify eligibility and re-files claims. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how to enter insurance information into the billing system. Reviews and edits registration information according to Clinic policy. Remain current on new FSC's that are created and understand how they are used. Supervisory Responsibility none Work Environment & Physical Demands Must be able to remain in a stationary position. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copier and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Travel No travel is expected for this position other than monthly meetings at CCR.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
6 years in a medical business office or related field.
Experience with the claim's adjudication process for multiple governmental agencies and private insurance carriers.
Basic medical terminology.
Current CPT and ICD-10 coding experience.
An aptitude to retain detailed information.
Ability to be multi-tasked oriented, to prioritize and to produce an acceptable volume of work.
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Basic knowledge of Windows-based computer applications.
Accurate typing rate of 40 wpm.
Ability to operate the following equipment: computer, copier, fax, and 10-key calculator.

Nice To Haves

AA degree or minimum of 2 years' experience with retail pharmaceutical disruption as well as an understanding of units of measure with drug distribution.
A knowledge of drug uses based on clinical DX.

Responsibilities

Follow up on open claims in accordance with established guidelines.
Review claims for completeness and compliance with billing guidelines.
Works to resolution disputes and appeals of third-party denials.
Identifies, reviews, and contests denials and inappropriate payments.
Documents actions taken within the system.
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of Clinic contracts, carrier specific, State or Federal governmental, CMS, or CPT billing and reimbursement guidelines, to include NCCN and FDA guidelines.
Reviews bulletins, updates, etc., maintains guidelines as reference/resource material to assist in follow-up.
Responsible for auditing all chemotherapy/Nurse run payments to ensure they are correct, and appeal claims as necessary.
Acts as liaison to the Chemotherapy/Nurse Run Department to ensure any special projects and requests are completed efficiently and correctly.
Accesses available third-party and governmental on-line services.
Accesses appropriate web sites to obtain current carrier guidelines, verify eligibility and re-files claims.
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how to enter insurance information into the billing system.
Reviews and edits registration information according to Clinic policy.
Remain current on new FSC's that are created and understand how they are used.