Prior Authorization Representative
About The Position
Review case and insurance coverage information to customize the prior authorization request to the insurance company or physician’s office. Navigate through payer portals to initiate/obtain prior authorization status. Provide insurance company representatives with an overview of the services being submitted for prior authorization. Answer questions regarding the reimbursement process and direct testing specific and treatment questions. Complete LOMN (letter of medical necessity) form based on client or insurance requirements and fax to the ordering physician’s office for completion. Follow up with the insurance company or physician’s office as needed. Meet benefit investigation process standards by completing assigned worklist tasks in a timely manner and/or reporting to management when assistance is needed to complete the task. Participate in team meetings by sharing the details of cases worked. Comply with all applicable SOPs. Meet or exceed productivity and quality KPI goals. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Previous health insurance billing experience
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient and attentive to details
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to multitask, establish priorities, and work independently
Responsibilities
- Review case and insurance coverage information to customize the prior authorization request
- Navigate through payer portals to initiate/obtain prior authorization status
- Provide insurance company representatives with an overview of the services being submitted for prior authorization
- Answer questions regarding the reimbursement process and direct testing specific and treatment questions
- Complete LOMN (letter of medical necessity) form based on client or insurance requirements and fax to the ordering physician’s office for completion
- Follow up with the insurance company or physician’s office as needed
- Meet benefit investigation process standards by completing assigned worklist tasks in a timely manner
- Participate in team meetings by sharing the details of cases worked
- Comply with all applicable SOPs
- Meet or exceed productivity and quality KPI goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
