Insurance Authorization Coordinator

University Radiology•East Brunswick Township, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

University Radiology Group is seeking a Full-time, Pre-Authorization Coordinator for our East Brunswick, NJ Business Office. University Radiology is the largest provider of subspecialty radiology and teleradiology services in NJ, comprised of over 200 Board Certified radiologists with advanced U.S.-based training and expertise in all modalities and all subspecialty areas. In operation for more than 60 years, University Radiology staffs, manages and provides preliminary and final subspecialty interpretations and consultative support for hospitals, imaging centers and other medical facilities, and serves as the academic radiology faculty at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Our physicians interpret over 2.1 million radiology procedures per year.

Requirements

Working in high call volume comfortably
Understanding of the Revenue Cycle and the impact Pre-registration has within the Cycle.
Knowledge of CPT, ICD9, ICD10 and insurance contracts/reimbursement required
Strong organizational and communication skills
1+ year of insurance verification required
Great computer skills
Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

Work closely with any referring physicians and payers to ensure authorization for the patients scheduled procedure is obtained prior to his/her appointment
Talk to patients and inform them on: Instructions for the procedure, Documentation required on the day of the exam, Discuss financial responsibility
Collect payment
Set up payment plan
Document the patient’s electronic record with notes regarding the conversation
Provide excellent customer service to Physician Referral Organizations, internal team members and patients
Responsible for verification and investigation of pre-authorization, authorization, and referral requirements for services.