Insurance Accounts Receivable Specialist

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center•Lincoln, NE

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We always strive to make your experience at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center a friendly, comfortable, and positive one. We want you to feel you received the same high-quality care we would offer a member of your own family. At NOC, we strive to be your healing destination. Our physicians have trained among some of the top medical experts and training facilities in the nation. We place a great deal of value on each and every opportunity we have to assist patients to regain the quality of life they deserve. Our commitment to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department (Husker Team Physicians), area high schools and recreational athletes shows our motivation to minimize an athlete’s downtime so they can compete to the best of their ability. For more information go to: www.nebraskaortho.com EOE Schedules can vary depending on department needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum three years of billing and Insurance AR follow up experience in a healthcare organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer patient phone calls regarding insurance/account balances, as well as communicate with patients to obtain/update insurance information.
Correct and resubmit insurance claims.
Identifies and resolves errors with coding and billing.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
Maintain website and passwords to insurance companies to facilitate data collection and research abilities.
Follow-up on outstanding claims with insurance carriers.
Review low reimbursements & non-payments and follow-up with insurance carriers or the patient.
Perform insurance appeals for denied claims.
Communicate coding problems to Coding Specialist.
Update Billing Notes in computer as to information obtained and carrier contact information.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Follow up with insurance companies and patients when necessary.
Assist with insurance verification requests from Front Desk and Pre-Reg.
Provide any carrier changes or updated information to Business Office Assistant Manager for updating the database.