Insurance Coordinator

Singing River Health System•Gautier, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Insurance Claims Coordinator reviews, handles and takes appropriate action on all unpaid or denied insurance claims in excess of 30 days since submission date. He/She gives special consideration to large balances and/or aged claims; handles matters relating to account audits by insurance audit firms providing requested information and/or disputing outcome of findings; works closely with insurance billers, coding, medical records, provider offices, ancillary departments and business office personnel to achieve claim resolution. The Insurance Claims Coordinator is responsible for follow up of designated insurance accounts, balancing accounts, identifying underpayments, finalization of insurance matters, and audits regarding certain claims.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years’ patient accounting and insurance experience preferred.
Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews, handles and takes appropriate action on all unpaid or denied insurance claims in excess of 30 days since submission date.
Gives special consideration to large balances and/or aged claims.
Handles matters relating to account audits by insurance audit firms providing requested information and/or disputing outcome of findings.
Works closely with insurance billers, coding, medical records, provider offices, ancillary departments and business office personnel to achieve claim resolution.
Responsible for follow up of designated insurance accounts, balancing accounts, identifying underpayments, finalization of insurance matters, and audits regarding certain claims.