Insurance Verification Authorization

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct and indirect supervision of the Billing /Insurance Manager and/or Executive Director, accurately and efficiently verify patient insurance benefits and obtain necessary authorizations and referrals for services rendered at MRI & CT Diagnostics. Confirm deductibles, co-payments, cost-shares and patient responsibility in a polite and professional manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Ability to operate copier, FAX machine, and computer
Must have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to set priorities and manage varying workload
Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations.
Must display courtesy and empathy toward co-workers and physicians.
Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of the knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Must be discrete with confidential information and abide by corporate HIPAA policies.
Must be able to move about freely.
Sits, stands, walks intermittently during the day.
Must possess sufficient visual and auditory acuity, and manual dexterity to perform task.
Must attend mandatory practice training and departmental requirements annually.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience preferred
Courses in medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Verify insurance coverage and benefits for all scheduled patients at least 24-48 hours in advance
Confirm accurate billing address of carrier and contact person when appropriate
Confirm patient demographics, referring physician information and other chart information is accurate
On behalf of the referring physician, obtain authorization for services from insurance company if required
Process patient and insurance carriers telephone calls
Contact patient and/or referring physician when insurance coverage cannot be verified
Notify patient of any co-payments, cost-shares, or deductibles
Communicate with Scheduling Department when authorization cannot be obtained
Communicate with the front desk of any special circumstances
Properly notate accounts of all communications with patients
Assure that copies of all referrals, written authorizations and authorization numbers are entered in patient RIS record and provided to the billing department
Obtain necessary clinical records to facilitate obtaining authorization
Contact attorney, verify representation and billing address, date of accident or injury.
Instruct front desk personnel to obtain patient signature on lien letter
Review authorization letters for accuracy
Refer patients with special payment circumstances to management
Communicate changes with insurance companies requirements with staff and management
Maintain the current exam board as well as the pending board